US 34 Ramp over Bnsf Rr & City Streets

Fair Condition54 years old3,050 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyDes Moines
Location1.4 Mi. E Of Jct. US 61
CarriesUS 34 Ramp
CrossesBnsf Rr & City Streets
Coordinates40.81546, -91.11117

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length681.1 ft (207.6 m)
Max Span106.0 ft (32.3 m)
Deck Width25.3 ft (7.7 m)
Deck Area1598.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,050 (2022)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge1
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000602935

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