US Bridges

Ill 9 over Mackinaw Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 16.28 MI E Busn 55 · Structure no. 057204200000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 9 over Mackinaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 9 over Mackinaw Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIll 9
CrossesMackinaw Creek
Location16.28 MI E Busn 55
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates40.48591, -88.64427
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,121 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 9 over Mackinaw Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 9 over Mackinaw 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 9 over Mackinaw Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ill 9 over Mackinaw Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Ill 9 over Mackinaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.