US Bridges

630th ST over Silver Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Iowa · 090402201 · Structure no. 000000000107331

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

630th ST over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 630th ST over Silver Creek in Cherokee County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries630th ST
CrossesSilver Creek
Location090402201
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCherokee County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.60515, -95.55069
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 630th ST over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 630th ST over Silver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 630th ST over Silver Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 630th ST over Silver Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 630th ST over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.