US Bridges

TR 34 (14W) over Lick Creek

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 3.0 W of Loami · Structure no. 084347100000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 34 (14W) over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 34 (14W) over Lick Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 34 (14W)
CrossesLick Creek
Location3.0 W of Loami
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.66327, -89.90859
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 34 (14W) over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 34 (14W) over Lick 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 34 (14W) over Lick Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is TR 34 (14W) over Lick Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 34 (14W) over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.