US Bridges

Heritage ST over Farm Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · 0.3 Mi. SE of Ill 40 · Structure no. 090608600000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heritage ST over Farm Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heritage ST over Farm Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHeritage ST
CrossesFarm Creek
Location0.3 Mi. SE of Ill 40
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.674, -89.58313
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2018)
Projected traffic5,101 by 2046
Trucks3%
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

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 Heritage ST over Farm Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heritage ST over Farm 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Heritage ST over Farm Creek carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Heritage ST over Farm Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Heritage ST over Farm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.