US Bridges

US 34 over Miss Riv & Cri&p RR

Fair

Henderson County, Illinois · In Burlington · Structure no. 036004800000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stayed Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 over Miss Riv & Cri&p RR is a steel continuous stayed girder carrying US 34 over Miss Riv & Cri&p RR in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,716 by 2046. The structure is 2,270 ft (691.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 34
CrossesMiss Riv & Cri&p RR
LocationIn Burlington
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyHenderson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.81208, -91.0966
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,270 ft (691.9 m)
Longest span660 ft (201.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2023)
Projected traffic11,716 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 34 over Miss Riv & Cri&p RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 over Miss Riv & Cri&p RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 34 over Miss Riv & Cri&p RR carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 34 over Miss Riv & Cri&p RR?

The structure is 2,270 ft (691.9 m) long with a longest span of 660 ft (201.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 over Miss Riv & Cri&p RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.