Otter Creek Bridge (Oelwein, Iowa)

The Otter Creek Bridge in Oelwein, Iowa is a historic bridge that carries County Road V62 over Otter Creek. It is a Parker through truss bridge, characterized by its curved upper chord. The bridge was constructed in 1922 by the Iowa Bridge Company. It is a single-span structure with a length of approximately 150 feet. The bridge is historically significant as a representative example of early 20th-century bridge engineering in Iowa and for its association with the Iowa Bridge Company, a prominent bridge builder in the state. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. The bridge has undergone rehabilitation to preserve its structural integrity and historic character. Its design reflects the transition from pin-connected to riveted truss connections in bridge construction.