US Bridges

TR 34 over Kankakee Drainage Di

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 2.8 MI SE of Seymour · Structure no. 010434200000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 34 over Kankakee Drainage Di is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 34 over Kankakee Drainage Di in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 34
CrossesKankakee Drainage Di
Location2.8 MI SE of Seymour
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.06818, -88.40726
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 34 over Kankakee Drainage Di built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 34 over Kankakee Drainage Di 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does TR 34 over Kankakee Drainage Di carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 34 over Kankakee Drainage Di?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 34 over Kankakee Drainage Di?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.