US Bridges

Ill 34 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Saline County, Illinois · 0.3 MI N Harrisburg · Structure no. 083006600000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 34 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ill 34 over Drainage Ditch in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,535 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesIll 34
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI N Harrisburg
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates37.74987, -88.54024
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,535 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 34 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 34 over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 34 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ill 34 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 34 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.