US Bridges

US 34 & 169 over Over UP Rr(aband)

Fair

Union County, Iowa · 1.7 Mi. W of E JCT US 169 · Structure no. 000000000050061

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 & 169 over Over UP Rr(aband) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 & 169 over Over UP Rr(aband) in Union 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 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 34 & 169
CrossesOver UP Rr(aband)
Location1.7 Mi. W of E JCT US 169
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyUnion County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.02744, -94.11421
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2022)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
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 34 & 169 over Over UP Rr(aband) built?

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

What condition is US 34 & 169 over Over UP Rr(aband) 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 & 169 over Over UP Rr(aband) carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 34 & 169 over Over UP Rr(aband)?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 & 169 over Over UP Rr(aband)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.