Local over So Lizard CR DD#22
PoorPosted for loadPocahontas County, Iowa · 090321502 · Structure no. 000000000277950
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over So Lizard CR DD#22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over So Lizard CR DD#22 in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 107 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 4 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 So Lizard CR DD#22 built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Local over So Lizard CR DD#22 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 2023.
How much traffic does Local over So Lizard CR DD#22 carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over So Lizard CR DD#22?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Local over So Lizard CR DD#22?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.