US Bridges

Il 99 over Spring Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, Illinois · 2M S Il 101 · Structure no. 085201700000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 99 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Il 99 over Spring Creek in Schuyler County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesIl 99
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2M S Il 101
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates40.19333, -90.77411
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic480 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 99 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 99 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Il 99 over Spring Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Il 99 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Il 99 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.