US Bridges

Ill 29 over Crane Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · 1.4 MI S of Ill 122 · Structure no. 090005300000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 29 over Crane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 29 over Crane Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 105 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 29
CrossesCrane Creek
Location1.4 MI S of Ill 122
RouteState Highway 29
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.35106, -89.64109
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2046
Trucks17%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$404,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 29 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Ill 29 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 29 over Crane Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ill 29 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 29 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.