US Bridges

4th Ave NE over Lizard Creek DD#53

Fair

Pocahontas County, Iowa · 092323101 · Structure no. 000000000009601

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Ave NE over Lizard Creek DD#53 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 4th Ave NE over Lizard Creek DD#53 in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 462 vehicles a day, projected to reach 462 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4th Ave NE
CrossesLizard Creek DD#53
Location092323101
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPocahontas County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.73713, -94.66508
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2022)
Projected traffic462 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th Ave NE over Lizard Creek DD#53 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Ave NE over Lizard Creek DD#53 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 4th Ave NE over Lizard Creek DD#53 carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 4th Ave NE over Lizard Creek DD#53?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Ave NE over Lizard Creek DD#53?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.