Ill 9 over Brays Creek
FairMcLean County, Illinois · .83 E of Arrowsmith · Structure no. 057019100000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 9 over Brays Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 9 over Brays Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 45 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 9 over Brays Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Ill 9 over Brays 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 9 over Brays Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ill 9 over Brays Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 9 over Brays Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.