Ill 9 over Lost Grove Creek
PoorFulton County, Illinois · 4 MI W of Fiatt · Structure no. 029005200000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 9 over Lost Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 9 over Lost Grove Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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.
It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 36 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Lost Grove Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Ill 9 over Lost Grove 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 9 over Lost Grove Creek carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ill 9 over Lost Grove Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 9 over Lost Grove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.