Il 4 over Plum Creek
GoodRandolph County, Illinois · 1.7 MI S of Il 13 · Structure no. 079005000000000
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 4 over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 4 over Plum Creek in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,848 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 4 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 4 over Plum 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Il 4 over Plum Creek carry?
About 4,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Il 4 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Il 4 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.