US Bridges

US 34 EB over BNSF RR City Sts

Fair

Des Moines County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. E of Jct. U.S. 61 · Structure no. 000000000602885

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
648 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 EB over BNSF RR City Sts is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 EB over BNSF RR City Sts in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,450 by 2044. The structure is 648 ft (197.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 34 EB
CrossesBNSF RR City Sts
Location1.5 Mi. E of Jct. U.S. 61
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyDes Moines County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.81598, -91.11372
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length648 ft (197.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,450 (2022)
Projected traffic5,450 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 34 EB over BNSF RR City Sts built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 EB over BNSF RR City Sts 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 34 EB over BNSF RR City Sts carry?

About 5,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 34 EB over BNSF RR City Sts?

The structure is 648 ft (197.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 EB over BNSF RR City Sts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.