Ch 34 over King Creek
PoorHenry County, Illinois · 2.5 M SE of Annawan · Structure no. 037328500000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 34 over King Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 34 over King Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 34 over King Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 34 over King Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 34 over King Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ch 34 over King Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 34 over King Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.