US Bridges

Il 26/FAS 2370 over Clear Creek (ovrflw)

Fair

Putnam County, Illinois · 8.20 MI S of Il 71 · Structure no. 078200600000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 26/FAS 2370 over Clear Creek (ovrflw) is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 26/FAS 2370 over Clear Creek (ovrflw) 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 5 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 39 ft (12 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 26/FAS 2370
CrossesClear Creek (ovrflw)
Location8.20 MI S of Il 71
RouteState Highway 26
CountyPutnam County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.14037, -89.30598
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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 (ovrflw) built?

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

What condition is Il 26/FAS 2370 over Clear Creek (ovrflw) 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 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Il 26/FAS 2370 over Clear Creek (ovrflw)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.