US Bridges

Veterans/Il 4 (nb) over Spring Creek

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · .27M S JEFFRSN/IL125 · Structure no. 084018200000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans/Il 4 (nb) over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans/Il 4 (nb) over Spring Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,454 by 2046. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans/Il 4 (nb)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.27M S JEFFRSN/IL125
RouteState Highway 4
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.81271, -89.7044
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2023)
Projected traffic10,454 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans/Il 4 (nb) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans/Il 4 (nb) over Spring 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans/Il 4 (nb) over Spring Creek carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Veterans/Il 4 (nb) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans/Il 4 (nb) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.