US Bridges

US 54 / Il 107 over Panther Creek

Fair

Pike County, Illinois · 1.4M N Il 106-PTSFLD · Structure no. 075013400000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 / Il 107 over Panther Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 / Il 107 over Panther 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,568 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 54 / Il 107
CrossesPanther Creek
Location1.4M N Il 106-PTSFLD
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyPike County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.62574, -90.79692
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 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 Panther Creek built?

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

What condition is US 54 / Il 107 over Panther Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does US 54 / Il 107 over Panther Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 / Il 107 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.