US Bridges

US Route 34 over Indian Creek

Good

Henry County, Illinois · 0.2 MI W JCT Ill 78 · Structure no. 037005400000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 34 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US Route 34 over Indian Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,592 by 2046. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS Route 34
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.2 MI W JCT Ill 78
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates41.16846, -89.93181
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,592 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Route 34 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US Route 34 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 34 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US Route 34 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 34 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.