US Bridges

SR V37 over US 34

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · At Jct. SR V37 · Structure no. 000000000364570

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR V37 over US 34 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR V37 over US 34 in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,090 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,090 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR V37
CrossesUS 34
LocationAt Jct. SR V37
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.00406, -92.30492
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2022)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR V37 over US 34 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR V37 over US 34 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR V37 over US 34 carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR V37 over US 34?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR V37 over US 34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.