US Bridges

Lakeside Ave over Canals

Good

Dickinson County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000011621

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
535
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeside Ave over Canals is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeside Ave over Canals in Dickinson County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 535 vehicles a day, projected to reach 535 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesLakeside Ave
CrossesCanals
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.3744, -95.17353
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2021)
Projected traffic535 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeside Ave over Canals built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeside Ave over Canals 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lakeside Ave over Canals carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lakeside Ave over Canals?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeside Ave over Canals?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.