Ill 49 over Shavetail Creek
PoorPosted for loadIroquois County, Illinois · 4.83 MI S of US 24 · Structure no. 038009300000000
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 49 over Shavetail Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 49 over Shavetail Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 33 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ill 49 over Shavetail Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Ill 49 over Shavetail 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 49 over Shavetail Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Ill 49 over Shavetail Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 49 over Shavetail Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.