US 6 over Little Silver Creek
GoodPottawattamie County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. W SR L-55 · Structure no. 000000000043241
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,470
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Little Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 6 over Little Silver Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,470 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 6 over Little Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 over Little 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 over Little Silver Creek carry?
About 3,470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Little Silver Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Little Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.