CH-42 over Trib to Spring Creek
GoodIroquois County, Illinois · 3.5 Miles E Gilman · Structure no. 038401200000000
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-42 over Trib to Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH-42 over Trib to Spring Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Trib to Spring Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-42 over Trib to 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 2021.
How much traffic does CH-42 over Trib to Spring Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.
How long is CH-42 over Trib to Spring Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CH-42 over Trib to Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.