Sbi 36 over Blue Creek
PoorPike County, Illinois · .8MI W Detroit · Structure no. 075005100000000
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sbi 36 over Blue Creek is a concrete other carrying Sbi 36 over Blue Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Sbi 36 over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sbi 36 over Blue 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Sbi 36 over Blue Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Sbi 36 over Blue Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sbi 36 over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.