73rd ST over US 34
FairWapello County, Iowa · 2.1 Mi. E of E Jct. US 63 · Structure no. 000000000608785
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 396 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,370
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
73rd ST over US 34 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 73rd ST 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 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2042. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 73rd ST over US 34 built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is 73rd ST over US 34 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does 73rd ST over US 34 carry?
About 1,370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 73rd ST over US 34?
The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns 73rd ST over US 34?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.