US Bridges

EB US 34 over Vine Street

Fair

Wapello County, Iowa · 0.8 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 149 · Structure no. 000000000050520

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

About this bridge

EB US 34 over Vine Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB US 34 over Vine Street 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 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2043. 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).

CarriesEB US 34
CrossesVine Street
Location0.8 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 149
RouteU.S. Route 34
StateIowa
Coordinates41.00723, -92.41057
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 EB US 34 over Vine Street built?

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

What condition is EB US 34 over Vine Street 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 EB US 34 over Vine Street carry?

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

How long is EB US 34 over Vine Street?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns EB US 34 over Vine Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.