Ill 97 over Richland Creek
FairSangamon County, Illinois · .5M S Salisbury · Structure no. 084006700000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 97 over Richland Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 97 over Richland Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 89 years old, older 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,141 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 97 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Ill 97 over Richland 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 97 over Richland Creek carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ill 97 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 97 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.