US 34 over Mississippi River

Fair Condition32 years old7,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyDes Moines
LocationIn Burlingtion
CarriesUS 34
CrossesMississippi River
Coordinates40.81263, -91.09881

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStayed Girder
Total Length2270.0 ft (691.9 m)
Max Span660.1 ft (201.2 m)
Deck Width87.6 ft (26.7 m)
Deck Area18473.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1994

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic19%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000023441

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