US Bridges

Ia 3 over Lizard Creek

Fair

Pocahontas County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. E of Ia 4 · Structure no. 000000000040110

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,670
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 3 over Lizard Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 3 over Lizard Creek in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 3,670 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,670 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 3
CrossesLizard Creek
Location0.9 Mi. E of Ia 4
RouteState Highway 3
CountyPocahontas County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.73262, -94.66157
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,670 (2022)
Projected traffic3,670 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 3 over Lizard Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 3 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 3 over Lizard Creek carry?

About 3,670 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Ia 3 over Lizard Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 3 over Lizard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.