WB US 34 over BNSF RR
FairWapello County, Iowa · 1.2 Mi. E of S Jct. US 63 · Structure no. 000000000050560
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 473 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB US 34 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB US 34 over BNSF RR in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2043. 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB US 34 over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB 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 2022.
How much traffic does WB US 34 over BNSF RR carry?
About 4,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is WB 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 WB US 34 over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.