Center Pt. Rd. over West Otter Creek
Linn County, Iowa · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Center Pt. Rd. over West Otter Creek in Linn County, Iowa, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,463 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 182 of the 511 inventoried bridges in Linn County rated good (35.6%); 34 (6.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (good), but component ratings moved: deck 8 to 7, superstructure 8 to 7, substructure 8 to 7.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 125 ft |
| Location | 085083610 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000033841 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Iowa department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Linn County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-380 over E and F Ave NW Cedar Rvr | 1979 | 57,600 | Fair |
| SB I-380 over Cc RR & Ash Pit | 1979 | 41,000 | Fair |
| NB I-380 over Cc RR | 1980 | 38,800 | Fair |
| SB I-380 over Cc RR | 1980 | 38,800 | Fair |
| NB I-380 over H Ave NE | 1980 | 38,800 | Fair |
| SB I-380 over H Ave NE | 1980 | 38,800 | Good |
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