US Bridges

Trappers Bay ST Pk over Silver Lake Causeway

Good

Dickinson County, Iowa · In Trappers Bay St.Park · Structure no. 000000000699221

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Trappers Bay ST Pk over Silver Lake Causeway is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Trappers Bay ST Pk over Silver Lake Causeway in Dickinson County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTrappers Bay ST Pk
CrossesSilver Lake Causeway
LocationIn Trappers Bay St.Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.45336, -95.33206
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Trappers Bay ST Pk over Silver Lake Causeway built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trappers Bay ST Pk over Silver Lake Causeway 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 Trappers Bay ST Pk over Silver Lake Causeway carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Trappers Bay ST Pk over Silver Lake Causeway?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Trappers Bay ST Pk over Silver Lake Causeway?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.