US Bridges

Il 26/FAS 2370 over Clear Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Illinois · 7.95 MI S of Il 71 · Structure no. 078003600000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 26/FAS 2370 over Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 26/FAS 2370 over Clear Creek in Putnam County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 936 by 2046. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIl 26/FAS 2370
CrossesClear Creek
Location7.95 MI S of Il 71
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates41.14391, -89.30452
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic936 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Il 26/FAS 2370 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 26/FAS 2370 over Clear 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does Il 26/FAS 2370 over Clear Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 26/FAS 2370 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 26/FAS 2370 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.