Il 49 FAP 840 over Pidgeon Creek
GoodIroquois County, Illinois · 16.12 MI S of US 24 · Structure no. 038021700000000
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 49 FAP 840 over Pidgeon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 49 FAP 840 over Pidgeon Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 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 Il 49 FAP 840 over Pidgeon Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 49 FAP 840 over Pidgeon 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 Il 49 FAP 840 over Pidgeon Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Il 49 FAP 840 over Pidgeon Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Il 49 FAP 840 over Pidgeon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.