Ch 42 over Trib Spring Creek
FairIroquois County, Illinois · 2.7MI N US24 · Structure no. 038390200000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 42 over Trib Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 42 over Trib Spring Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 42 over Trib Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 42 over Trib 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 42 over Trib Spring Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.
How long is Ch 42 over Trib Spring Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 42 over Trib Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.