Local over Lizard Ck
FairPosted for loadPocahontas County, Iowa · 090310102 · Structure no. 000000000277750
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Lizard Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Lizard Ck in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Lizard Ck built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Lizard Ck 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 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Lizard Ck carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Lizard Ck?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Lizard Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.