US Bridges

US 34 FAP 587 over Pike Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 1 MI NE of Lamoille · Structure no. 006018300000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 FAP 587 over Pike Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 FAP 587 over Pike Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS 34 FAP 587
CrossesPike Creek
Location1 MI NE of Lamoille
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates41.53884, -89.25887
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 FAP 587 over Pike Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 FAP 587 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does US 34 FAP 587 over Pike Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 34 FAP 587 over Pike Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 FAP 587 over Pike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.