L 34 over Potato Creek
GoodPottawattamie County, Iowa · 077432402 · Structure no. 000000000290791
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 528
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L 34 over Potato Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L 34 over Potato Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 528 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L 34 over Potato Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is L 34 over Potato Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.
How much traffic does L 34 over Potato Creek carry?
About 528 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is L 34 over Potato Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns L 34 over Potato Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.