US Bridges

Ia 92 over Little Silver Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. W of Co. Rd. L-55 · Structure no. 000000000043821

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 92 over Little Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 92 over Little Silver Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,450 by 2043. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesIa 92
CrossesLittle Silver Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W of Co. Rd. L-55
RouteState Highway 92
StateIowa
Coordinates41.23278, -95.63441
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2022)
Projected traffic4,450 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 92 over Little Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 92 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 92 over Little Silver Creek carry?

About 4,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ia 92 over Little Silver Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 92 over Little Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.