US Bridges

195th ST over Silver Creek (west)

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 082E32207 · Structure no. 000000000123560

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

195th ST over Silver Creek (west) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 195th ST over Silver Creek (west) in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 108 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.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries195th ST
CrossesSilver Creek (west)
Location082E32207
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.89467, -90.60055
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 195th ST over Silver Creek (west) built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is 195th ST over Silver Creek (west) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 195th ST over Silver Creek (west) carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 195th ST over Silver Creek (west)?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 195th ST over Silver Creek (west)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.