US Bridges

Ill 8 over Nixon Run Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · 4.75 MI W of Edwards · Structure no. 072016400000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 8 over Nixon Run Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 8 over Nixon Run Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 8
CrossesNixon Run Creek
Location4.75 MI W of Edwards
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.76604, -89.82389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2021)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 8 over Nixon Run Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 8 over Nixon Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 8 over Nixon Run Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ill 8 over Nixon Run Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 8 over Nixon Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.