US Bridges

Ill 54 over Spring Creek

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · 1.12 MI N of Thawvil · Structure no. 038021300000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 54 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 54 over Spring Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 54
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.12 MI N of Thawvil
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates40.69633, -88.08951
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 54 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 54 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ill 54 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ill 54 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 54 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.