2nd Street over Railroad Creek
PoorHancock County, Illinois · City of Hamilton · Structure no. 034600200000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
2nd Street over Railroad Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 2nd Street over Railroad Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 2nd Street over Railroad Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is 2nd Street over Railroad 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does 2nd Street over Railroad Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 2nd Street over Railroad Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 2nd Street over Railroad Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.