Il 9 over Shaw Creek
FairMcDonough County, Illinois · 0.75 MI E of Ill 41 · Structure no. 055007900000000
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2020
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 9 over Shaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 9 over Shaw Creek in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 9 over Shaw Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 9 over Shaw 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 December 2020.
How much traffic does Il 9 over Shaw Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Il 9 over Shaw Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Il 9 over Shaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.