Cottonwood Road over Little Silver Creek
GoodPottawattamie County, Iowa · 075423503 · Structure no. 000000000286682
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood Road over Little Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cottonwood Road 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Cottonwood Road over Little Silver Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood Road 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Cottonwood Road over Little Silver Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Cottonwood Road over Little Silver Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood Road over Little Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.