Ill 9 over Spring Creek
GoodMcDonough County, Illinois · 4.3 MI E Blandinsvil · Structure no. 055004300000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 9 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 9 over Spring 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 9 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 9 over Spring 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 Ill 9 over Spring Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ill 9 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 9 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.