US Bridges

Lakeshore DR over Canal

Good

Dickinson County, Iowa · Lakeshore Drive (east) · Structure no. 000000000505145

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore DR over Canal is a concrete slab carrying Lakeshore DR over Canal in Dickinson County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeshore DR
CrossesCanal
LocationLakeshore Drive (east)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDickinson County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.36687, -95.16281
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2021)
Projected traffic232 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeshore DR over Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore DR over Canal 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 Lakeshore DR over Canal carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lakeshore DR over Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore DR over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.