US Bridges

NE Lakeview DR over Waterway

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · 080241300 · Structure no. 000000000504255

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
523
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Lakeview DR over Waterway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NE Lakeview DR over Waterway in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 523 vehicles a day, projected to reach 523 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNE Lakeview DR
CrossesWaterway
Location080241300
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.73956, -93.58511
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2021)
Projected traffic523 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Lakeview DR over Waterway built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Lakeview DR over Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does NE Lakeview DR over Waterway carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is NE Lakeview DR over Waterway?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns NE Lakeview DR over Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.