Local over Silver Creek
GoodShelby County, Iowa · 078403411 · Structure no. 000000000304891
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Silver Creek in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Silver Creek carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Silver Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.