US Bridges

H34 (court Ave) over Br of Chariton River

Good

Lucas County, Iowa · 072222507 · Structure no. 000000000034471

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,090
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H34 (court Ave) over Br of Chariton River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying H34 (court Ave) over Br of Chariton River in Lucas County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,090 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,090 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesH34 (court Ave)
CrossesBr of Chariton River
Location072222507
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLucas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.01456, -93.32824
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,090 (2022)
Projected traffic2,090 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was H34 (court Ave) over Br of Chariton River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is H34 (court Ave) over Br of Chariton 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 2024.

How much traffic does H34 (court Ave) over Br of Chariton River carry?

About 2,090 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is H34 (court Ave) over Br of Chariton River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns H34 (court Ave) over Br of Chariton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.