US Bridges

WB US 34 over I-35

Good

Clarke County, Iowa · At the Jct. I-35 · Structure no. 000000000020031

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB US 34 over I-35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB US 34 over I-35 in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB US 34
CrossesI-35
LocationAt the Jct. I-35
RouteU.S. Route 34
StateIowa
Coordinates41.02693, -93.79402
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB US 34 over I-35 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB US 34 over I-35 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does WB US 34 over I-35 carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is WB US 34 over I-35?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns WB US 34 over I-35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.