US 34 over Mitchell Creek
GoodJefferson County, Iowa · 072102800 · Structure no. 000000000031321
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,360
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 over Mitchell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 over Mitchell Creek in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,360 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,360 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 34 over Mitchell Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 over Mitchell Creek 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 US 34 over Mitchell Creek carry?
About 4,360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 34 over Mitchell Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 over Mitchell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.