US Bridges

Il 26 over Coffee Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Illinois · 1.21 MI S of Il 71 · Structure no. 078004600000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 26 over Coffee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 26 over Coffee Creek in Putnam County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,248 by 2046. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 26
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location1.21 MI S of Il 71
RouteState Highway 26
CountyPutnam County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.23989, -89.33007
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,248 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 26 over Coffee 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Il 26 over Coffee Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Il 26 over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Il 26 over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.