Ill 9 over Putt Creek
FairFulton County, Illinois · 4 MI W of Canton · Structure no. 029005400000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 9 over Putt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 9 over Putt Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 9 over Putt Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 9 over Putt Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 9 over Putt Creek carry?
About 2,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ill 9 over Putt Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 9 over Putt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.