US Bridges

W Daktoa Ave over Rio Grande Creek

Good

Lyon County, Iowa · 098440201 · Structure no. 000000000505015

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,349
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Daktoa Ave over Rio Grande Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Daktoa Ave over Rio Grande Creek in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,349 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,349 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Daktoa Ave
CrossesRio Grande Creek
Location098440201
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLyon County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.34587, -96.00575
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,349 (2022)
Projected traffic1,349 by 2044
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Daktoa Ave over Rio Grande Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Daktoa Ave over Rio Grande Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W Daktoa Ave over Rio Grande Creek carry?

About 1,349 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W Daktoa Ave over Rio Grande Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W Daktoa Ave over Rio Grande Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.