US Bridges

WB 34 over Over Abandoned RR

Fair

Wapello County, Iowa · 0.7 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 149 · Structure no. 000000000050510

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB 34 over Over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB 34 over Over Abandoned RR in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB 34
CrossesOver Abandoned RR
Location0.7 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 149
RouteU.S. Route 34
StateIowa
Coordinates41.00859, -92.41241
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB 34 over Over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB 34 over Over Abandoned RR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does WB 34 over Over Abandoned RR carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is WB 34 over Over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns WB 34 over Over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.