US Bridges

US 34 FAS 1249 over Pike Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 0.5 MI Sw/Lamoille · Structure no. 006018200000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 FAS 1249 over Pike Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 34 FAS 1249 over Pike Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 34 FAS 1249
CrossesPike Creek
Location0.5 MI Sw/Lamoille
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates41.51895, -89.28488
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 34 FAS 1249 over Pike Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 FAS 1249 over Pike Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does US 34 FAS 1249 over Pike Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 34 FAS 1249 over Pike Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 FAS 1249 over Pike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.