Local over Silver Creek
FairIda County, Iowa · 088391601 · Structure no. 000000000186641
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Silver Creek in Ida County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Silver Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Silver Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.