Ch 42 over Spring Creek
GoodIroquois County, Illinois · 4 M E of Gilman · Structure no. 038401000000000
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 42 over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 42 over Spring Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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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 Spring Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 42 over Spring 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 42 over Spring Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.
How long is Ch 42 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 42 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.