US Bridges

W 11th ST over Silver Creek

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000020791

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 11th ST over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 11th ST over Silver Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,900 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesW 11th ST
CrossesSilver Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.82571, -90.55986
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2022)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 11th ST over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 11th 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does W 11th ST over Silver Creek carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W 11th ST over Silver Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns W 11th ST over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.