US Bridges

Ill 95 over Spoon River

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · 2 MI W Smithfield · Structure no. 029002500000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
509 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 95 over Spoon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 95 over Spoon River in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 93 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 5 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIll 95
CrossesSpoon River
Location2 MI W Smithfield
RouteState Highway 95
Coordinates40.49078, -90.34177
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length509 ft (155.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Ill 95 over Spoon River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Ill 95 over Spoon River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 95 over Spoon River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ill 95 over Spoon River?

The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 95 over Spoon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.