US Bridges

US 67 over De Arcy Creek

Fair

Jersey County, Illinois · 1.7 M N Jerseyville · Structure no. 042000100000000

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over De Arcy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 67 over De Arcy Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 104 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 6 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,404 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesDe Arcy Creek
Location1.7 M N Jerseyville
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyJersey County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.15157, -90.34848
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,404 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 over De Arcy Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 67 over De Arcy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over De Arcy Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over De Arcy Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over De Arcy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.