Old Highway 34 over Skunk River
GoodHenry County, Iowa · 071070301 · Structure no. 000000000180541
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 492 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 34 over Skunk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 34 over Skunk River in Henry County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 34 over Skunk River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 34 over Skunk River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 34 over Skunk River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 34 over Skunk River?
The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 34 over Skunk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.