US Bridges

W.Washington ST over Farm Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · 1600 S.Camp St. · Structure no. 090012000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Washington ST over Farm Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W.Washington ST over Farm Creek in Tazewell 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,242 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW.Washington ST
CrossesFarm Creek
Location1600 S.Camp St.
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.67965, -89.589
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,242 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 W.Washington ST over Farm Creek built?

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

What condition is W.Washington ST over Farm 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W.Washington ST over Farm Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W.Washington ST over Farm Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns W.Washington ST over Farm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.