US Bridges

FM over Lake Channel

Good

Dickinson County, Iowa · 099362901 · Structure no. 000000000145114

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,040
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Lake Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Lake Channel in Dickinson County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,040 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,040 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesLake Channel
Location099362901
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.37057, -95.12063
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,040 (2021)
Projected traffic4,040 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over Lake Channel built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Lake Channel 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 FM over Lake Channel carry?

About 4,040 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is FM over Lake Channel?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Lake Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.