Ill 49 over Br Pigeon Creek
PoorIroquois County, Illinois · 2.4 MI N of Ill 9 · Structure no. 038019000000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 49 over Br Pigeon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ill 49 over Br Pigeon Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 49 over Br Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 49 over Br Pigeon 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 Br Pigeon Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Ill 49 over Br Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 49 over Br Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.