US 34 over Middle Nodaway River
FairMontgomery County, Iowa · 3.0 Mi. E Jct. US 71 · Structure no. 000000000037580
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 306 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,240
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 over Middle Nodaway River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 34 over Middle Nodaway River in Montgomery 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 2,240 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2043. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 34 over Middle Nodaway River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 over Middle 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 US 34 over Middle Nodaway River carry?
About 2,240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is US 34 over Middle Nodaway River?
The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 over Middle Nodaway River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.