Ia 281 over Otter Creek

Fair Condition40 years old2,330 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyBuchanan
Location0.3 Mi. W Of Jct. Ia 150
CarriesIa 281
CrossesOtter Creek
Coordinates42.64211, -91.91321

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length167.0 ft (50.9 m)
Max Span77.1 ft (23.5 m)
Deck Width39.0 ft (11.9 m)
Deck Area605.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1986

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,330 (2022)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000016071

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