US Bridges

Phinney Park DR over Lizard Creek

Good

Webster County, Iowa · 089281900 · Structure no. 000000000005071

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,164
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phinney Park DR over Lizard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Phinney Park DR over Lizard Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,164 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPhinney Park DR
CrossesLizard Creek
Location089281900
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.51121, -94.20455
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,164 (2022)
Projected traffic3,164 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Phinney Park DR over Lizard Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phinney Park DR over Lizard Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Phinney Park DR over Lizard Creek carry?

About 3,164 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Phinney Park DR over Lizard Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Phinney Park DR over Lizard Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.