Il 78 over Panther Creek
GoodCass County, Illinois · SW Chandlerville Cl · Structure no. 009051200000000
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 78 over Panther Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 78 over Panther Creek in Cass County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 78 over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 78 over Panther Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Il 78 over Panther Creek carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Il 78 over Panther Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Il 78 over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.