US 59 over US 34
FairMills County, Iowa · At Jct. US 34 · Structure no. 000000000035980
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,090
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over US 34 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over US 34 in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over US 34 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 over US 34 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US 59 over US 34 carry?
About 1,090 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over US 34?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over US 34?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.