US Bridges

300th Street over Middle Silver Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 074411902 · Structure no. 000000000284421

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

300th Street over Middle Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 300th Street over Middle Silver Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries300th Street
CrossesMiddle Silver Creek
Location074411902
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.19628, -95.61295
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 300th Street over Middle Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 300th Street over Middle 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 300th Street over Middle Silver Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 300th Street over Middle Silver Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 300th Street over Middle Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.