US 45 over Dutchman Creek
GoodJohnson County, Illinois · 2.5 MI S Vienna · Structure no. 044005800000000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Dutchman Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Dutchman Creek in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2046. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Dutchman Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 45 over Dutchman 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 45 over Dutchman Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Dutchman Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Dutchman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.