Ch 34 over Solomon Crk.
PoorPosted for loadMacoupin County, Illinois · 3 SW of Hettick · Structure no. 059303700000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 34 over Solomon Crk. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 34 over Solomon Crk. in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 2 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Ch 34 over Solomon Crk. built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 34 over Solomon Crk. 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 34 over Solomon Crk. carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ch 34 over Solomon Crk.?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 34 over Solomon Crk.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.