US 54 over Spatter Dock Lake
GoodPike County, Illinois · 1.2M SW Il 96 · Structure no. 075007700000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 54 over Spatter Dock Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 over Spatter Dock Lake in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,668 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 54 over Spatter Dock Lake built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 54 over Spatter Dock Lake 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 54 over Spatter Dock Lake carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 54 over Spatter Dock Lake?
The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 54 over Spatter Dock Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.