Local over North Lizard Creek
PoorPosted for loadPocahontas County, Iowa · 090310201 · Structure no. 000000000277760
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over North Lizard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over North Lizard Creek in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 North Lizard Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over North Lizard Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Local over North Lizard Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over North Lizard Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local over North Lizard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.