Ill 9 over Baptist Creek
FairMcDonough County, Illinois · 2 MI E Blandinsville · Structure no. 055004200000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 9 over Baptist Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 9 over Baptist Creek in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 9 over Baptist Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 9 over Baptist 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 9 over Baptist Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ill 9 over Baptist Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 9 over Baptist Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.