Ill 1 over Little Beaver Creek
PoorIroquois County, Illinois · 1.2 N Papineau RD · Structure no. 038001700000000
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 1 over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ill 1 over Little Beaver Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 107 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ill 1 over Little Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is Ill 1 over Little Beaver 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 Ill 1 over Little Beaver Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ill 1 over Little Beaver Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 1 over Little Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.