US Bridges

210th Ave over S Lizard Creek DD#22

Good

Pocahontas County, Iowa · 091332502 · Structure no. 000000000278922

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

210th Ave over S Lizard Creek DD#22 is a steel culvert carrying 210th Ave over S Lizard Creek DD#22 in Pocahontas County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries210th Ave
CrossesS Lizard Creek DD#22
Location091332502
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPocahontas County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.66583, -94.69783
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 210th Ave over S Lizard Creek DD#22 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 210th Ave over S Lizard Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does 210th Ave over S Lizard Creek DD#22 carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 210th Ave over S Lizard Creek DD#22?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns 210th Ave over S Lizard Creek DD#22?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.