US Bridges

Il 98 over Dillon Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · 1.24 M W of FAI 155 · Structure no. 090201800000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 98 over Dillon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 98 over Dillon Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,091 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 98
CrossesDillon Creek
Location1.24 M W of FAI 155
RouteState Highway 98
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.60442, -89.50187
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,091 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Il 98 over Dillon Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 98 over Dillon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Il 98 over Dillon Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 98 over Dillon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Il 98 over Dillon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.