Fa-Gaston Ave over Silver Creek
GoodMills County, Iowa · 072420103 · Structure no. 000000000246041
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fa-Gaston Ave over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fa-Gaston Ave over Silver Creek in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fa-Gaston Ave over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fa-Gaston Ave 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Fa-Gaston Ave over Silver Creek carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Fa-Gaston Ave over Silver Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Fa-Gaston Ave over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.