WB US 34 over BNSF RR
FairMills County, Iowa · 0.5 MI E of E JCT I-29 · Structure no. 000000000600955
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB US 34 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB US 34 over BNSF RR in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB US 34 over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB US 34 over BNSF RR 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 WB US 34 over BNSF RR carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is WB US 34 over BNSF RR?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns WB US 34 over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.