Horseshoe RD over Backwater Creek
GoodSaline County, Illinois · 2MI W Gallatin CO · Structure no. 083324700000000
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Horseshoe RD over Backwater Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Horseshoe RD over Backwater Creek in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Horseshoe RD over Backwater Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Horseshoe RD over Backwater 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Horseshoe RD over Backwater Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Horseshoe RD over Backwater Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Horseshoe RD over Backwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.