4th St/Ms 1020 over Spilling Creek
PoorHancock County, Illinois · Pontoosuc · Structure no. 034601200000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
4th St/Ms 1020 over Spilling Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 4th St/Ms 1020 over Spilling Creek in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 125 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 2 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 16 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 4th St/Ms 1020 over Spilling Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is 4th St/Ms 1020 over Spilling 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 2023.
How much traffic does 4th St/Ms 1020 over Spilling Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 4th St/Ms 1020 over Spilling Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 4th St/Ms 1020 over Spilling Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.