Ch 34 over Joes Creek
GoodMacoupin County, Illinois · 5.5MI SW Hettick · Structure no. 059333600000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 34 over Joes Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 34 over Joes Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Ch 34 over Joes Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 34 over Joes 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 34 over Joes Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ch 34 over Joes Creek?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 34 over Joes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.