Ill 34 over Gibbons Creek
FairPope County, Illinois · 1.6 MI W Hardin CO · Structure no. 076000100000000
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 34 over Gibbons Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 34 over Gibbons Creek in Pope County, Illinois. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 101 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ill 34 over Gibbons Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Ill 34 over Gibbons 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 34 over Gibbons Creek carry?
About 2,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ill 34 over Gibbons Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 34 over Gibbons Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.