US Bridges

FAP 71(IL 54) over Coon Creek

Fair

De Witt County, Illinois · SE Edge of Clinton · Structure no. 020006000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 71(IL 54) over Coon Creek is a concrete frame carrying FAP 71(IL 54) over Coon Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,848 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 71(IL 54)
CrossesCoon Creek
LocationSE Edge of Clinton
RouteState Highway 54
CountyDe Witt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.14847, -88.95352
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2023)
Projected traffic4,848 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAP 71(IL 54) over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 71(IL 54) over Coon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 71(IL 54) over Coon Creek carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 71(IL 54) over Coon Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns FAP 71(IL 54) over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.