8th ST over US 34

Fair Condition55 years old1,846 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyDes Moines
Location1.8 Mi. E Of Jct. US 61
Carries8th ST
CrossesUS 34
Coordinates40.81494, -91.10714

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length221.1 ft (67.4 m)
Max Span96.1 ft (29.3 m)
Deck Width50.9 ft (15.5 m)
Deck Area1044.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1971

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,846 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000023630

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