US 6 over Silver Creek
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 1.0 Mi. E of SR L66 · Structure no. 000000000043270
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,820
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 6 over Silver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Silver Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 6 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 6 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 6 over Silver Creek carry?
About 2,820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 6 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 6 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.