Gear AVE over US 34

Fair Condition50 years old9,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyDes Moines
Location1.6 Mi. W Of Jct. US 61
CarriesGear AVE
CrossesUS 34
Coordinates40.81692, -91.17008

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length253.0 ft (77.1 m)
Max Span86.9 ft (26.5 m)
Deck Width63.6 ft (19.4 m)
Deck Area1495.7 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1976

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,700 (2022)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000023658

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