US Bridges

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

Fair

Warren County, Illinois · 0.8MI N JCT US 34&67 · Structure no. 094003300000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
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 (sb) over BNSF RR (079039A) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 & 67 (sb) over BNSF RR (079039A) in Warren County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 34 & 67 (sb)
CrossesBNSF RR (079039A)
Location0.8MI N JCT US 34&67
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyWarren County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.90281, -90.66259
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 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 width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,838 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 & 67 (sb) over BNSF RR (079039A) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 34 & 67 (sb) 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 (sb) 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 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.