Ill 97 over Putt Creek
FairFulton County, Illinois · 2.2 MI N of Cuba · Structure no. 029006500000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 97 over Putt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 97 over Putt Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 39 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 97 over Putt Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 97 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 97 over Putt Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ill 97 over Putt Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 97 over Putt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.