FM over Silver Creek
GoodPalo Alto County, Iowa · 095342401 · Structure no. 000000000269551
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 538
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Silver Creek in Palo Alto County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Silver Creek carry?
About 538 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FM over Silver Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.