US Bridges

Il 9 (fap 697) over Whisky Creek

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 2 MI E of Rankin · Structure no. 092004300000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 9 (fap 697) over Whisky Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Il 9 (fap 697) over Whisky Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 9 (fap 697)
CrossesWhisky Creek
Location2 MI E of Rankin
RouteState Highway 9
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.45767, -87.85962
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 9 (fap 697) over Whisky Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 9 (fap 697) over Whisky Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Il 9 (fap 697) over Whisky Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Il 9 (fap 697) over Whisky Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Il 9 (fap 697) over Whisky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.