US 34 over Coal Creek
FairMonroe County, Iowa · 2.0 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 5 · Structure no. 000000000037400
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,220
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 over Coal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 over Coal Creek in Monroe 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 3,220 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,220 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 34 over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 over Coal Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 34 over Coal Creek carry?
About 3,220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 34 over Coal Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.