US Bridges

Ill 93 over W Fork Spoon River

Fair

Stark County, Illinois · 7 MI W of Bradford · Structure no. 088002100000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 93 over W Fork Spoon River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 93 over W Fork Spoon River in Stark County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesIll 93
CrossesW Fork Spoon River
Location7 MI W of Bradford
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates41.18064, -89.7887
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Ill 93 over W Fork Spoon River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 93 over W Fork Spoon River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 93 over W Fork Spoon River carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ill 93 over W Fork Spoon River?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 93 over W Fork Spoon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.