US Bridges

US 34 over Chinn ST Gulfport

Fair

Henderson County, Illinois · 0.25 MI E Miss Riv · Structure no. 036003500000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 over Chinn ST Gulfport is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 over Chinn ST Gulfport in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 55 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 5 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,302 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesUS 34
CrossesChinn ST Gulfport
Location0.25 MI E Miss Riv
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates40.80968, -91.08652
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2023)
Projected traffic10,302 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 34 over Chinn ST Gulfport built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 34 over Chinn ST Gulfport 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 34 over Chinn ST Gulfport carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 34 over Chinn ST Gulfport?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 over Chinn ST Gulfport?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.