FM over Dd 34 Lat #2
PoorBuena Vista County, Iowa · 093353502 · Structure no. 000000000361351
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 489
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Dd 34 Lat #2 is a concrete slab carrying FM over Dd 34 Lat #2 in Buena Vista County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4 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 489 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Dd 34 Lat #2 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over Dd 34 Lat #2 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Dd 34 Lat #2 carry?
About 489 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM over Dd 34 Lat #2?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Dd 34 Lat #2?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.