US 34 /Fap 68 over Little Indian Creek
PoorLaSalle County, Illinois · 3.6 MI Ne/Ill 23 (s) · Structure no. 050004100000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 /Fap 68 over Little Indian Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 34 /Fap 68 over Little Indian Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,535 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 34 /Fap 68 over Little Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 /Fap 68 over Little Indian 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 34 /Fap 68 over Little Indian Creek carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 34 /Fap 68 over Little Indian Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 /Fap 68 over Little Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.