US Bridges

Il 10 over Crane Creek

Fair

Mason County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Easton · Structure no. 063000500000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 10 over Crane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Il 10 over Crane Creek in Mason County, Illinois. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 10
CrossesCrane Creek
Location1.5 MI N Easton
RouteState Highway 10
CountyMason County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.25415, -89.84732
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic530 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Il 10 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Il 10 over Crane 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Il 10 over Crane Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Il 10 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Il 10 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.