US Bridges

3rd Ave NE over Lizard Creek

Fair

Pocahontas County, Iowa · 92323101 · Structure no. 000000000009591

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
562
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Ave NE over Lizard Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 3rd Ave NE over Lizard Creek in Pocahontas 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 562 vehicles a day, projected to reach 562 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries3rd Ave NE
CrossesLizard Creek
Location92323101
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPocahontas County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.73537, -94.66303
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2022)
Projected traffic562 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 3rd Ave NE over Lizard Creek built?

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

What condition is 3rd Ave NE over Lizard Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 3rd Ave NE over Lizard Creek carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 3rd Ave NE over Lizard Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Ave NE over Lizard Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.