Il 76 over Beaver Creek
FairBoone County, Illinois · 2.5 Mi. S. Il 173 · Structure no. 004001600000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 76 over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 76 over Beaver Creek in Boone County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,008 by 2046. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 76 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 76 over Beaver 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Il 76 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 8,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Il 76 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Il 76 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.