Ill 97 over Richland Creek
FairSangamon County, Illinois · 2.5M S Salisbury · Structure no. 084006800000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 97 over Richland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 97 over Richland Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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 1986.
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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 97 over Richland Creek carry?
About 3,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ill 97 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 97 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.