US Bridges

Libertyville RD over US 34

Good

Jefferson County, Iowa · 1.6 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 1 · Structure no. 000000000364895

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
373 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Libertyville RD over US 34 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Libertyville RD over US 34 in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLibertyville RD
CrossesUS 34
Location1.6 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.98111, -91.99385
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span187 ft (57 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2022)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Libertyville RD over US 34 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Libertyville RD over US 34 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Libertyville RD over US 34 carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Libertyville RD over US 34?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Libertyville RD over US 34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.