FM over No Lizard Ck Dd #171
PoorPocahontas County, Iowa · 091313601 · Structure no. 000000000278630
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 578
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over No Lizard Ck Dd #171 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over No Lizard Ck Dd #171 in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 578 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over No Lizard Ck Dd #171 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over No Lizard Ck Dd #171 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 FM over No Lizard Ck Dd #171 carry?
About 578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is FM over No Lizard Ck Dd #171?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over No Lizard Ck Dd #171?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.