Ill 117 over South Br Crow Creek
PoorMarshall County, Illinois · 6.75 MI S of Ill 17 · Structure no. 062002800000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 117 over South Br Crow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 117 over South Br Crow Creek in Marshall County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 93 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 37 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 117 over South Br Crow Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Ill 117 over South Br Crow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 117 over South Br Crow Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ill 117 over South Br Crow Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 117 over South Br Crow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.