Local over Silver Creek
FairPosted for loadShelby County, Iowa · 803439 · Structure no. 000000000306561
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Silver Creek in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Local over 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Silver Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is Local over Silver Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.