WB US 34 over West Nodaway River
FairMontgomery County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. W of Jct. US 71 · Structure no. 000000000037573
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 275 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,325
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB US 34 over West Nodaway River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB US 34 over West Nodaway River in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,325 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,325 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 WB US 34 over West Nodaway River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB US 34 over West Nodaway River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does WB US 34 over West Nodaway River carry?
About 1,325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is WB US 34 over West Nodaway River?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns WB US 34 over West Nodaway River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.