US Bridges

Il 54 over Lake Fork Creek

Fair

Logan County, Illinois · 1.5M NE Cornland Ctr · Structure no. 054003100000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 54 over Lake Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 54 over Lake Fork Creek in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 85 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2046. The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 54
CrossesLake Fork Creek
Location1.5M NE Cornland Ctr
RouteState Highway 54
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.95141, -89.38336
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length395 ft (120.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 54 over Lake Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Il 54 over Lake Fork 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Il 54 over Lake Fork Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Il 54 over Lake Fork Creek?

The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 54 over Lake Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.