US 54 over Blue Creek
GoodPike County, Illinois · 3.4MI SW Griggsville · Structure no. 075013200000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 54 over Blue Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 over Blue Creek in Pike County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 54 over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 54 over Blue Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 54 over Blue Creek carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 54 over Blue Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 54 over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.