Il 17/91 over Spoon River
PoorStark County, Illinois · .6 MI W of Wyoming · Structure no. 088000200000000
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 260 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 17/91 over Spoon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 17/91 over Spoon River in Stark County, Illinois. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 101 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 3 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 17/91 over Spoon River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Il 17/91 over Spoon River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Il 17/91 over Spoon River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Il 17/91 over Spoon River?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Il 17/91 over Spoon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.