US 34 over Mississippi River
FairDes Moines County, Iowa · In Burlingtion · Structure no. 000000000023441
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stayed Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 over Mississippi River is a steel continuous stayed girder carrying US 34 over Mississippi River in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2043. The structure is 2,270 ft (691.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 34 over Mississippi River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 over Mississippi River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does US 34 over Mississippi River carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 34 over Mississippi River?
The structure is 2,270 ft (691.9 m) long with a longest span of 660 ft (201.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 over Mississippi River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.