US Bridges

Glasgow RD H 46 over US 34

Good

Jefferson County, Iowa · 1.8 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 1 · Structure no. 000000000609785

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glasgow RD H 46 over US 34 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glasgow RD H 46 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 870 vehicles a day, projected to reach 870 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGlasgow RD H 46
CrossesUS 34
Location1.8 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.98853, -91.93031
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2022)
Projected traffic870 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Glasgow RD H 46 over US 34 built?

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

What condition is Glasgow RD H 46 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Glasgow RD H 46 over US 34 carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Glasgow RD H 46 over US 34?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Glasgow RD H 46 over US 34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.