WB US 34 over BNSF RR
FairDes Moines County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. W of Jct. US 61 · Structure no. 000000000600850
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB US 34 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB US 34 over BNSF RR in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB US 34 over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB US 34 over BNSF RR 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does WB US 34 over BNSF RR carry?
About 4,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is WB US 34 over BNSF RR?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns WB US 34 over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.