Lambert Ave over Pony Creek
GoodMills County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. W of W JCT I-29 · Structure no. 000000000035750
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 468
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lambert Ave over Pony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lambert Ave over Pony Creek in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 94 years old, older 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lambert Ave over Pony Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Lambert Ave over Pony 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Lambert Ave over Pony Creek carry?
About 468 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Lambert Ave over Pony Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Lambert Ave over Pony Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.