US Bridges

Veterans/Il 4 (sb) over Spring Creek

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · .9M E IL29/WALNUT ST · Structure no. 084020400000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
406 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans/Il 4 (sb) over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans/Il 4 (sb) over Spring Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,363 by 2046. The structure is 406 ft (123.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans/Il 4 (sb)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.9M E IL29/WALNUT ST
RouteState Highway 4
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.84044, -89.65097
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length406 ft (123.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2023)
Projected traffic6,363 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 (sb) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans/Il 4 (sb) 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 June 2024.

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

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 406 ft (123.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.