Ill 40 over Silver Creek
FairStark County, Illinois · 3.5 MI N of Bradford · Structure no. 088002500000000
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 40 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 40 over Silver Creek 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 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 40 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 40 over Silver 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 40 over Silver Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ill 40 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 40 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.