US 136 EB over Prairie Creek
GoodHancock County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E Carthage · Structure no. 034050700000000
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 136 EB over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 EB over Prairie Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,197 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 136 EB over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 136 EB over Prairie 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 2022.
How much traffic does US 136 EB over Prairie Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 136 EB over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 136 EB over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.