US Bridges

County RD E-34 over Wapsipinicon River

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Jones County, Iowa · 084041004 · Structure no. 000000000207716

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
326 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,896
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD E-34 over Wapsipinicon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD E-34 over Wapsipinicon River in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,896 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,896 by 2043. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD E-34
CrossesWapsipinicon River
Location084041004
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJones County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.10064, -91.29396
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,896 (2022)
Projected traffic3,896 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD E-34 over Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD E-34 over Wapsipinicon River 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 2023.

How much traffic does County RD E-34 over Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 3,896 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County RD E-34 over Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County RD E-34 over Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.