Ch 34 over Otter Creek
FairMacoupin County, Illinois · Hagaman · Structure no. 059303800000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 363 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 34 over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 34 over Otter Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 26 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ch 34 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 34 over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 34 over Otter Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ch 34 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 34 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.