US Bridges

FM over S Lizard Ck Dd #22

Good

Pocahontas County, Iowa · 090322501 · Structure no. 000000000278021

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
379
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over S Lizard Ck Dd #22 is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over S Lizard Ck Dd #22 in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 379 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesS Lizard Ck Dd #22
Location090322501
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.58835, -94.57673
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over S Lizard Ck Dd #22 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over S Lizard Ck Dd #22 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FM over S Lizard Ck Dd #22 carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM over S Lizard Ck Dd #22?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM over S Lizard Ck Dd #22?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.