Ill 34 over Hobbs Creek
FairHardin County, Illinois · 3 MI N of Ill 146 · Structure no. 035000800000000
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 34 over Hobbs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 34 over Hobbs Creek in Hardin County, Illinois. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 102 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 34 over Hobbs Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Ill 34 over Hobbs 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 34 over Hobbs Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Ill 34 over Hobbs Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 34 over Hobbs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.