US Bridges

US 34 over Abandon RR Bike Path

Fair

Lucas County, Iowa · 1.1 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 14 · Structure no. 000000000034280

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 over Abandon RR Bike Path is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 over Abandon RR Bike Path in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 65 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 34
CrossesAbandon RR Bike Path
Location1.1 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 14
RouteU.S. Route 34
StateIowa
Coordinates41.01214, -93.32722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 34 over Abandon RR Bike Path built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 34 over Abandon RR Bike Path in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 34 over Abandon RR Bike Path carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 34 over Abandon RR Bike Path?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 over Abandon RR Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.