Il 123 over Fancy Creek
PoorSangamon County, Illinois · 2.5M E Il 29 · Structure no. 084009700000000
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 123 over Fancy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Il 123 over Fancy Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 106 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 123 over Fancy Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Il 123 over Fancy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Il 123 over Fancy Creek carry?
About 2,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Il 123 over Fancy Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Il 123 over Fancy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.