Ill 8 Farmington R over Dry Run Creek
PoorPeoria County, Illinois · W Peo near B.Park · Structure no. 072005600000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 8 Farmington R over Dry Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 8 Farmington R over Dry Run Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 97 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 4 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.
It carries about 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,393 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 8 Farmington R over Dry Run Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Ill 8 Farmington R over Dry Run 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 8 Farmington R over Dry Run Creek carry?
About 9,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ill 8 Farmington R over Dry Run Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 8 Farmington R over Dry Run Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.