CO HWY 31 over Middle Creek
PoorHancock County, Illinois · 2.0 MI NE Middle CR · Structure no. 034331200000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO HWY 31 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO HWY 31 over Middle Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO HWY 31 over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO HWY 31 over Middle 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does CO HWY 31 over Middle Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is CO HWY 31 over Middle Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CO HWY 31 over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.