Local over Silver Creek
PoorPosted for loadJasper County, Iowa · 081211805 · Structure no. 000000000199620
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 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 Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Silver Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Local over Silver Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.