US Bridges

W. Spoon River RD over Spoon River

Good

Peoria County, Illinois · NW 1/4 7 T11NR5E · Structure no. 072441100000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Spoon River RD over Spoon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W. Spoon River RD over Spoon River in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesW. Spoon River RD
CrossesSpoon River
LocationNW 1/4 7 T11NR5E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.95798, -89.97981
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 W. Spoon River RD over Spoon River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Spoon River RD over Spoon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does W. Spoon River RD over Spoon River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W. Spoon River RD over Spoon River?

The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W. Spoon River RD over Spoon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.