US Bridges

US 34WB over S. Henderson CR

Fair

Henderson County, Illinois · E Edge Biggsville · Structure no. 036006300000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34WB over S. Henderson CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34WB over S. Henderson CR in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 34WB
CrossesS. Henderson CR
LocationE Edge Biggsville
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyHenderson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.84773, -90.85179
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2046
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 34WB over S. Henderson CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34WB over S. Henderson CR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 34WB over S. Henderson CR carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 34WB over S. Henderson CR?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 34WB over S. Henderson CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.