US 34 WB over Ia 438
FairHenry County, Iowa · At the Jct. of Iowa 438 · Structure no. 000000000608405
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 228 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,520
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 WB over Ia 438 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 WB over Ia 438 in Henry 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 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ia 438 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 WB over Ia 438 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 34 WB over Ia 438 carry?
About 1,520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is US 34 WB over Ia 438?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 WB over Ia 438?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.