Ill 34 over Bankston Creek
FairSaline County, Illinois · 1.9 MI N Harrisburg · Structure no. 083003900000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 34 over Bankston Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 34 over Bankston Creek 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,535 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bankston Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Ill 34 over Bankston 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 2025.
How much traffic does Ill 34 over Bankston Creek carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ill 34 over Bankston Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 34 over Bankston Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.