US Bridges

Lincoln Park DR over US 34 Bypass

Poor

Knox County, Illinois · 0.6 MI E of US 150 · Structure no. 048006800000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Park DR over US 34 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Park DR over US 34 Bypass in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 3 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLincoln Park DR
CrossesUS 34 Bypass
Location0.6 MI E of US 150
Coordinates40.98243, -90.37361
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Park DR over US 34 Bypass built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Park DR over US 34 Bypass 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Park DR over US 34 Bypass carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Park DR over US 34 Bypass?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Park DR over US 34 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.