US Bridges

WB US 34 over TR 162 (120th St)

Good

Warren County, Illinois · 4.5 M E of Monmouth · Structure no. 094005300000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB US 34 over TR 162 (120th St) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB US 34 over TR 162 (120th St) in Warren County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 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 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,505 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB US 34
CrossesTR 162 (120th St)
Location4.5 M E of Monmouth
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates40.92305, -90.55427
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2023)
Projected traffic5,505 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB US 34 over TR 162 (120th St) built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB US 34 over TR 162 (120th St) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does WB US 34 over TR 162 (120th St) carry?

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is WB US 34 over TR 162 (120th St)?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns WB US 34 over TR 162 (120th St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.