US Bridges

US 34 over Bur Jun RR and City Sts

Fair

Des Moines County, Iowa · 0.3 MI W. of Illinois St. · Structure no. 000000000604846

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
529 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 over Bur Jun RR and City Sts is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 over Bur Jun RR and City Sts in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 54 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2043. The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 34
CrossesBur Jun RR and City Sts
Location0.3 MI W. of Illinois St.
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyDes Moines County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.81342, -91.10058
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length529 ft (161.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 34 over Bur Jun RR and City Sts built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 34 over Bur Jun RR and 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 34 over Bur Jun RR and City Sts carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 34 over Bur Jun RR and City Sts?

The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 over Bur Jun RR and City Sts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.