US Bridges

US 34 EB over US 63

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · At the East Jct. U.S. 63 · Structure no. 000000000609155

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 EB over US 63 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 EB over US 63 in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 34 EB
CrossesUS 63
LocationAt the East Jct. U.S. 63
RouteU.S. Route 63
StateIowa
Coordinates41.01487, -92.37695
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 US 34 EB over US 63 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 EB over US 63 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 US 34 EB over US 63 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 34 EB over US 63?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 EB over US 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.