Ellis RD over Silver Creek
FairLinn County, Iowa · 083081605 · Structure no. 000000000221091
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 707
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellis RD over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ellis RD over Silver Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 707 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellis RD over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellis RD 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 July 2022.
How much traffic does Ellis RD over Silver Creek carry?
About 707 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ellis RD over Silver Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Ellis RD over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.