US Bridges

I129 over Lake Avenue

Good

Dakota County, Nebraska · I129/US77 Interchg 1W · Structure no. S129 00008L

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,090
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I129 over Lake Avenue is a concrete continuous slab carrying I129 over Lake Avenue in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 48 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 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 8,090 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,899 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesI129
CrossesLake Avenue
LocationI129/US77 Interchg 1W
RouteInterstate 129
Coordinates42.4493, -96.4419
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,090 (2018)
Projected traffic8,899 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I129 over Lake Avenue built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I129 over Lake Avenue 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 I129 over Lake Avenue carry?

About 8,090 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I129 over Lake Avenue?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I129 over Lake Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.