US Bridges

US 34 over BNSF RR (079194E)

Fair

Henderson County, Illinois · 0.75 MI E Miss Riv · Structure no. 036003600000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 over BNSF RR (079194E) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 over BNSF RR (079194E) in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 5,151 by 2046. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 34
CrossesBNSF RR (079194E)
Location0.75 MI E Miss Riv
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyHenderson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.80907, -91.08121
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 inspectionApril 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,151 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 BNSF RR (079194E) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US 34 over BNSF RR (079194E) 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 US 34 over BNSF RR (079194E) carry?

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

How long is US 34 over BNSF RR (079194E)?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 over BNSF RR (079194E)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.