US Bridges

1350 N over Wheeler Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Illinois · 1.5 MI SW of Thackeray · Structure no. 033333100000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

1350 N over Wheeler Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1350 N over Wheeler Creek in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2047. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries1350 N
CrossesWheeler Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of Thackeray
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.10446, -88.47137
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2047
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 1350 N over Wheeler Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1350 N over Wheeler Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 1350 N over Wheeler Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is 1350 N over Wheeler Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 1350 N over Wheeler Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.