US 34 WB Off Ramp over Parking Lot
FairDes Moines County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. W of Il St. Line · Structure no. 000000000604851
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 502 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 WB Off Ramp over Parking Lot is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 34 WB Off Ramp over Parking Lot in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2044. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 34 WB Off Ramp over Parking Lot built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is US 34 WB Off Ramp over Parking Lot 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 WB Off Ramp over Parking Lot carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 34 WB Off Ramp over Parking Lot?
The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 WB Off Ramp over Parking Lot?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.