US 34 over Platte River
GoodAdams County, Iowa · 1.3 Mi. W of Jct. 25 · Structure no. 000000000013341
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,390
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 over Platte River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 34 over Platte River in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,390 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,390 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 34 over Platte River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 over Platte River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 34 over Platte River carry?
About 2,390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 34 over Platte River?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 over Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.