Ill 49 over Spring Creek
FairIroquois County, Illinois · 2.47 MI N of US 24 · Structure no. 038011800000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 49 over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 49 over Spring Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 64 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,242 by 2046. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 49 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Ill 49 over Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Ill 49 over Spring Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Ill 49 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 49 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.