Ill 34 over Ewing Creek
FairFranklin County, Illinois · 2 MI NW Thompsonvill · Structure no. 028004700000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 34 over Ewing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 34 over Ewing Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 97 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 34 over Ewing Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Ill 34 over Ewing Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 34 over Ewing Creek carry?
About 2,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ill 34 over Ewing Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 34 over Ewing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.