US Bridges

US 34EB over Crystal Lk DR Ditch

Fair

Henderson County, Illinois · 1 MI E of Gulfport · Structure no. 036004900000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34EB over Crystal Lk DR Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 34EB over Crystal Lk DR Ditch in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,151 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 34EB
CrossesCrystal Lk DR Ditch
Location1 MI E of Gulfport
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyHenderson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.81512, -91.06056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,151 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 34EB over Crystal Lk DR Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34EB over Crystal Lk DR Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 34EB over Crystal Lk DR Ditch carry?

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

How long is US 34EB over Crystal Lk DR Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 34EB over Crystal Lk DR Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.