US Bridges

US 67 over Donahue Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Illinois · 1.6 MI N of Il 17 · Structure no. 066001500000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Donahue Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 over Donahue Creek in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,505 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesDonahue Creek
Location1.6 MI N of Il 17
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyMercer County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.22603, -90.58632
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,505 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 67 over Donahue Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 over Donahue 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over Donahue Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Donahue Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Donahue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.