US Bridges

SB US 61 over Silver Creek

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. S of Jct.Us 30 · Structure no. 000000000604530

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB US 61 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US 61 over Silver Creek in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7,050 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,050 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB US 61
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S of Jct.Us 30
RouteU.S. Route 61
StateIowa
Coordinates41.80291, -90.56737
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,050 (2022)
Projected traffic7,050 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SB US 61 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB US 61 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SB US 61 over Silver Creek carry?

About 7,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SB US 61 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SB US 61 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.