US Bridges

US 71 over US 34

Fair

Montgomery County, Iowa · At Jct. of US 34 · Structure no. 000000000037575

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 over US 34 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 over US 34 in Montgomery County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS 71
CrossesUS 34
LocationAt Jct. of US 34
RouteU.S. Route 71
StateIowa
Coordinates40.97857, -94.98532
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2022)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71 over US 34 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 over US 34 carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 71 over US 34?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 over US 34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.