Ill 49 over Br Shavetail Crk
GoodIroquois County, Illinois · 5.51 MI S JCT 49&24 · Structure no. 038201400000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 49 over Br Shavetail Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 49 over Br Shavetail Crk in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 49 over Br Shavetail Crk built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 49 over Br Shavetail Crk 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 49 over Br Shavetail Crk carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Ill 49 over Br Shavetail Crk?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 49 over Br Shavetail Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.