US Bridges

Il 336/61 (nb) over S Fork Bear Creek

Fair

Adams County, Illinois · .6M SE JCT Il 61 E · Structure no. 001008700000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
333 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 336/61 (nb) over S Fork Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 336/61 (nb) over S Fork Bear Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,601 by 2046. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIl 336/61 (nb)
CrossesS Fork Bear Creek
Location.6M SE JCT Il 61 E
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates40.13389, -91.23597
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2023)
Projected traffic2,601 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 336/61 (nb) over S Fork Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 336/61 (nb) over S Fork Bear Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Il 336/61 (nb) over S Fork Bear Creek carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 336/61 (nb) over S Fork Bear Creek?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Il 336/61 (nb) over S Fork Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.