US Bridges

Ill 9 over Turkey CR

Poor

Fulton County, Illinois · 4.25 MI W of Fiatt · Structure no. 029005100000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 9 over Turkey CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 9 over Turkey CR in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 9
CrossesTurkey CR
Location4.25 MI W of Fiatt
RouteState Highway 9
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.56189, -90.26444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 9 over Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 9 over Turkey CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 9 over Turkey CR carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ill 9 over Turkey CR?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 9 over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.