Ch 42 over Spring Creek
FairIroquois County, Illinois · 2.2MI S US24 · Structure no. 038490100000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 42 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 42 over Spring Creek in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 42 over 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 42 over Spring Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Ch 42 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 42 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.