US Bridges

Il 103 over Crane Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, Illinois · 2.4M W US 67 · Structure no. 085000500000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 103 over Crane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 103 over Crane Creek in Schuyler County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 93 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 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIl 103
CrossesCrane Creek
Location2.4M W US 67
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates40.02764, -90.50286
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Il 103 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Il 103 over Crane 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Il 103 over Crane Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 103 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Il 103 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.