Il 29 SB over Clear Creek
GoodChristian County, Illinois · 0.9 MI NW Sharpsburg · Structure no. 011050400000000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 29 SB over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 29 SB over Clear Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,242 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 29 SB over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 29 SB over Clear 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Il 29 SB over Clear Creek carry?
About 8,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Il 29 SB over Clear Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Il 29 SB over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.