US Bridges

Honeysuckle RD over Silver Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 075411201 · Structure no. 000000000286181

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honeysuckle RD over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Honeysuckle RD over Silver Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHoneysuckle RD
CrossesSilver Creek
Location075411201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.31828, -95.51126
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic30 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 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 Honeysuckle RD over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honeysuckle RD over 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 Honeysuckle RD over Silver Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Honeysuckle RD over Silver Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Honeysuckle RD over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.