US 34 WB over Mt Pleasant Ave
GoodDes Moines County, Iowa · 2.5 Mi. W of Jct. US 61 · Structure no. 000000000608075
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 WB over Mt Pleasant Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 WB over Mt Pleasant Ave in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 34 WB over Mt Pleasant Ave built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 WB over Mt Pleasant Ave in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does US 34 WB over Mt Pleasant Ave carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 34 WB over Mt Pleasant Ave?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 WB over Mt Pleasant Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.