Fernwood Street over Prairie Creek
GoodTazewell County, Illinois · East of Lee ST · Structure no. 090607700000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fernwood Street over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fernwood Street over Prairie Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fernwood Street over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fernwood Street 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 Fernwood Street over Prairie Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fernwood Street over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Fernwood Street over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.