US Bridges

US 34 & 67 (nb) over BNSF RR (079039A)

Poor

Warren County, Illinois · .8 MI N JCT US 34&67 · Structure no. 094002400000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 & 67 (nb) over BNSF RR (079039A) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 & 67 (nb) over BNSF RR (079039A) in Warren County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,838 by 2046. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 34 & 67 (nb)
CrossesBNSF RR (079039A)
Location.8 MI N JCT US 34&67
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyWarren County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.90301, -90.66261
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,838 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 34 & 67 (nb) over BNSF RR (079039A) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 & 67 (nb) over BNSF RR (079039A) 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 34 & 67 (nb) over BNSF RR (079039A) carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 34 & 67 (nb) over BNSF RR (079039A)?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 & 67 (nb) over BNSF RR (079039A)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.