US 34 over Metz Creek

Fair Condition105 years old2,390 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyAdams
Location2.3 Mi. W Of W Jct. Ia 25
CarriesUS 34
CrossesMetz Creek
Coordinates40.97897, -94.51320

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length52.2 ft (15.9 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Area165.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1921 (reconstructed 1959)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,390 (2021)
Truck Traffic24%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number000000000013330

Nearby Bridges

230th Street over Metz Creek 0.5 mi Fair 230th Street over Stream 0.8 mi Fair Union Avenue over Stream 0.9 mi Fair US 34 over Platte River 1.0 mi Good Fm-union Avenue over Stream 1.3 mi Fair Union Avenue over Saylings Creek 1.5 mi Poor 210th Street over Metz Creek 1.5 mi Poor 210th Street over West Platte River 1.6 mi Poor 240th Street over Saylings Creek 1.6 mi Poor Willow Avenue over Platte River 1.6 mi Fair