US 34 WB over Beaverdale RD-X40
FairDes Moines County, Iowa · At Jct. of S.R. X40 · Structure no. 000000000607645
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 WB over Beaverdale RD-X40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 WB over Beaverdale RD-X40 in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 over Beaverdale RD-X40 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 WB over Beaverdale RD-X40 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 34 WB over Beaverdale RD-X40 carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 34 WB over Beaverdale RD-X40?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 WB over Beaverdale RD-X40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.