Ill 9 over Spoon River
PoorFulton County, Illinois · 1 MI W of Blyton · Structure no. 029003600000000
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 861 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 9 over Spoon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 9 over Spoon River in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 100 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 3 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 861 ft (262.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ill 9 over Spoon River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Ill 9 over Spoon River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 9 over Spoon River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ill 9 over Spoon River?
The structure is 861 ft (262.4 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 9 over Spoon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.