Local over South Lizard Creek
PoorWebster County, Iowa · 089293105 · Structure no. 000000000343390
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over South Lizard Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over South Lizard Creek in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over South Lizard Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over South Lizard Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Local over South Lizard Creek carry?
About 81 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over South Lizard Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Local over South Lizard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.