Ia 7 over Lizard Creek
GoodWebster County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. W of Jct. US 169 · Structure no. 000000000052271
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 278 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,810
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 7 over Lizard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 7 over Lizard Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 4,810 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,810 by 2043. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 7 over Lizard Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 7 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 7 over Lizard Creek carry?
About 4,810 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ia 7 over Lizard Creek?
The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 7 over Lizard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.