FM over Lizard Ck Dd #54
PoorClosed to trafficPocahontas County, Iowa · 091313101 · Structure no. 000000000278600
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 429
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Lizard Ck Dd #54 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Lizard Ck Dd #54 in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 429 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Lizard Ck Dd #54 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Lizard Ck Dd #54 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 FM over Lizard Ck Dd #54 carry?
About 429 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM over Lizard Ck Dd #54?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Lizard Ck Dd #54?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.