US Bridges

Ill 34 & 145 over Stream

Poor

Saline County, Illinois · 1.3 MI N of Ill 145 · Structure no. 083200200000000

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 34 & 145 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 34 & 145 over Stream in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1924, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

CarriesIll 34 & 145
CrossesStream
Location1.3 MI N of Ill 145
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates37.65916, -88.53756
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,343 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 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 & 145 over Stream built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 34 & 145 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Ill 34 & 145 over Stream carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ill 34 & 145 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ill 34 & 145 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.