US 34WB over Crystal Lk DR Ditch
PoorHenderson County, Illinois · 1 MI E of Gulfport · Structure no. 036005000000000
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- 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 34WB over Crystal Lk DR Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 34WB 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 34WB over Crystal Lk DR Ditch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34WB over Crystal Lk DR Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US 34WB over Crystal Lk DR Ditch carry?
About 10,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 34WB 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 34WB over Crystal Lk DR Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.