US Bridges

Ill 34 over Spring Valley Creek

Good

Saline County, Illinois · 0.2 MI W of Rudement · Structure no. 083007000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 34 over Spring Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 34 over Spring Valley Creek in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesIll 34
CrossesSpring Valley Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Rudement
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates37.63643, -88.49494
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2023)
Projected traffic2,323 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 Spring Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 34 over Spring Valley 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 34 over Spring Valley Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ill 34 over Spring Valley Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 34 over Spring Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.