Spanish Bluff RD over Trib to Cache River
GoodPosted for loadUnion County, Illinois · 0.6 M S US 51 · Structure no. 091323100000000
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spanish Bluff RD over Trib to Cache River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spanish Bluff RD over Trib to Cache River in Union 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 Spanish Bluff RD over Trib to Cache River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spanish Bluff RD over Trib to Cache River 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 2022.
How much traffic does Spanish Bluff RD over Trib to Cache River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Spanish Bluff RD over Trib to Cache River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Spanish Bluff RD over Trib to Cache River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.