CH34 over Sugar Creek
GoodMcLean County, Illinois · 3.0 MI W Shirley · Structure no. 057391400000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH34 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH34 over Sugar Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 CH34 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH34 over Sugar 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does CH34 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is CH34 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CH34 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.