US Bridges

Il 34/145 over Pankey Branch

Good

Saline County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S Harrisburg · Structure no. 083202500000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 34/145 over Pankey Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 34/145 over Pankey Branch in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,707 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 34/145
CrossesPankey Branch
Location0.5 MI S Harrisburg
RouteState Highway 34
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.72053, -88.53577
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,350 (2023)
Projected traffic5,707 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 Il 34/145 over Pankey Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 34/145 over Pankey Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Il 34/145 over Pankey Branch carry?

About 5,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 34/145 over Pankey Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 34/145 over Pankey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.