US Bridges

212th ST over West Silver Creek

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 082E33503 · Structure no. 000000000123661

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

212th ST over West Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 212th ST over West Silver Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries212th ST
CrossesWest Silver Creek
Location082E33503
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.86928, -90.58144
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 212th ST over West Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 212th 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 212th ST over West Silver Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is 212th ST over West Silver Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 212th ST over West Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.