US Bridges

EB US 34 over BNSF RR

Fair

Wapello County, Iowa · 1.2 Mi. E of S Jct. US 63 · Structure no. 000000000050550

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
473 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB US 34 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB US 34 over BNSF RR in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2044. The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB US 34
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1.2 Mi. E of S Jct. US 63
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyWapello County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.00578, -92.38837
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length473 ft (144.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2022)
Projected traffic4,250 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB US 34 over BNSF 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does EB US 34 over BNSF RR carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is EB US 34 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns EB US 34 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.