Howard Street over Creek
FairCrawford County, Illinois · Robinson · Structure no. 017600200000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howard Street over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Howard Street over Creek in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howard Street over Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howard Street over 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Howard Street over Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Howard Street over Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Howard Street over Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.