US Bridges

MS-1690 Greenwoods over Prairie Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · East of Lee ST · Structure no. 090607600000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

MS-1690 Greenwoods over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying MS-1690 Greenwoods over Prairie Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMS-1690 Greenwoods
CrossesPrairie Creek
LocationEast of Lee ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.59937, -89.46489
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2023)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 MS-1690 Greenwoods over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is MS-1690 Greenwoods over Prairie 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 2021.

How much traffic does MS-1690 Greenwoods over Prairie Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is MS-1690 Greenwoods over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns MS-1690 Greenwoods over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.