US 45 over Louis Creek
GoodIroquois County, Illinois · 1.68 MI N of Buckley · Structure no. 038021200000000
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Louis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 45 over Louis Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 US 45 over Louis Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Louis 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 January 2021.
How much traffic does US 45 over Louis Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Louis Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Louis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.