US Bridges

US 54 / Il 107 over Bay Creek

Good

Pike County, Illinois · 1.5M N Il 106-PTSFLD · Structure no. 075013300000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 / Il 107 over Bay Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 / Il 107 over Bay 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,568 by 2046. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS 54 / Il 107
CrossesBay Creek
Location1.5M N Il 106-PTSFLD
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates39.62767, -90.79407
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,568 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 54 / Il 107 over Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 / Il 107 over Bay 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 / Il 107 over Bay Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 54 / Il 107 over Bay Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 / Il 107 over Bay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.