US Bridges

US 71 over E to W Okoboji Lkes Conn

Good

Dickinson County, Iowa · 3.2 Mi. S of S Jct. Ia. 9 · Structure no. 000000000023671

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 over E to W Okoboji Lkes Conn is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 71 over E to W Okoboji Lkes Conn in Dickinson County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 71
CrossesE to W Okoboji Lkes Conn
Location3.2 Mi. S of S Jct. Ia. 9
RouteU.S. Route 71
StateIowa
Coordinates43.37688, -95.12767
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2022)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 71 over E to W Okoboji Lkes Conn built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 over E to W Okoboji Lkes Conn 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 71 over E to W Okoboji Lkes Conn carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 71 over E to W Okoboji Lkes Conn?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 over E to W Okoboji Lkes Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.