Blackbird Road over Prairie Creek Trib
GoodFranklin County, Illinois · 350N 450E · Structure no. 028339300000000
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackbird Road over Prairie Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blackbird Road over Prairie Creek Trib in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Blackbird Road over Prairie Creek Trib built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blackbird Road over Prairie Creek Trib 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does Blackbird Road over Prairie Creek Trib carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Blackbird Road over Prairie Creek Trib?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Blackbird Road over Prairie Creek Trib?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.