US Bridges

US 34 WB over Unnamed Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Iowa · 1.3 Mi. W of Jct. Ia #1 · Structure no. 000000000609855

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,485
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 WB over Unnamed Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 WB over Unnamed Creek 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 2,485 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,485 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 34 WB
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location1.3 Mi. W of Jct. Ia #1
RouteU.S. Route 34
StateIowa
Coordinates40.98219, -91.98674
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,485 (2022)
Projected traffic2,485 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 34 WB over Unnamed Creek built?

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

What condition is US 34 WB over Unnamed 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 34 WB over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 2,485 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 34 WB over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 WB over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.