City Street over Butter Creek
PoorEdwards County, Illinois · Albion · Structure no. 024306200000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
City Street over Butter Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying City Street over Butter Creek in Edwards 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was City Street over Butter Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is City Street over Butter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does City Street over Butter Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is City Street over Butter Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns City Street over Butter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.