Ill 34 over Middle Fork Ditch
FairSaline County, Illinois · 2.1 MI N Harrisburg · Structure no. 083003800000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 34 over Middle Fork Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 34 over Middle Fork Ditch in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 93 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,384 by 2046. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Middle Fork Ditch built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Ill 34 over Middle Fork Ditch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 34 over Middle Fork Ditch carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ill 34 over Middle Fork Ditch?
The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 34 over Middle Fork Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.