FM over Lizard Ck Dd #53
FairPocahontas County, Iowa · 091320504 · Structure no. 000000000278651
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Lizard Ck Dd #53 is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Lizard Ck Dd #53 in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 #53 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Lizard Ck Dd #53 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Lizard Ck Dd #53 carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM over Lizard Ck Dd #53?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Lizard Ck Dd #53?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.