US Bridges

East Washington ST over Farm Creek

Poor

Tazewell County, Illinois · Ill 8 E. Peoria · Structure no. 090014400000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Washington ST over Farm Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Washington ST over Farm Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 4 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 6,950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,333 by 2046. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Washington ST
CrossesFarm Creek
LocationIll 8 E. Peoria
Coordinates40.66537, -89.56706
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,950 (2023)
Projected traffic8,333 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 East Washington ST over Farm Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Washington ST over Farm Creek 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 East Washington ST over Farm Creek carry?

About 6,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is East Washington ST over Farm Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns East Washington ST over Farm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.