Ill 1 over Crawford Creek
PoorGallatin County, Illinois · 4.3 MI N of Ill 13 · Structure no. 030001900000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 1 over Crawford Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 1 over Crawford Creek in Gallatin County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 96 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 1 over Crawford Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Ill 1 over Crawford 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 1 over Crawford Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Ill 1 over Crawford Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 1 over Crawford Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.