US Bridges

262nd ST over West Silver Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clinton County, Iowa · 081E32503 · Structure no. 000000000122160

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

262nd ST over West Silver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 262nd ST over West Silver Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries262nd ST
CrossesWest Silver Creek
Location081E32503
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.79686, -90.5629
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2022)
Projected traffic123 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 262nd ST over West Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is 262nd ST over West 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 262nd ST over West Silver Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 262nd ST over West Silver Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 262nd ST over West Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.