Ch 47 over Spring Creek
GoodIroquois County, Illinois · .35 MI E of US 45 · Structure no. 038019300000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 47 over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 47 over Spring 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 47 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 47 over Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 47 over Spring Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Ch 47 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 47 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.