Idelwood Road over Middle Silver Creek
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 075410301 · Structure no. 000000000286021
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Idelwood Road over Middle Silver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Idelwood Road over Middle Silver Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Idelwood Road over Middle Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Idelwood Road over Middle 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Idelwood Road over Middle Silver Creek carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Idelwood Road over Middle Silver Creek?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Idelwood Road over Middle Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.