Ch 42 over Prairie Creek
GoodIroquois County, Illinois · 3 Mi. E. of Danforth · Structure no. 038391100000000
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 42 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 42 over Prairie Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 42 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 42 over Prairie 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 42 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Ch 42 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 42 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.