US Bridges

US 34 EB over Ia 1

Good

Jefferson County, Iowa · At Jct. Iowa 1 · Structure no. 000000000609870

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,195
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 EB over Ia 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 EB over Ia 1 in Jefferson County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,195 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,195 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 34 EB
CrossesIa 1
LocationAt Jct. Iowa 1
RouteU.S. Route 34
StateIowa
Coordinates40.98356, -91.96354
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,195 (2022)
Projected traffic2,195 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 EB over Ia 1 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 EB over Ia 1 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 34 EB over Ia 1 carry?

About 2,195 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 34 EB over Ia 1?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 EB over Ia 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.