Watkins Street over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Illinois · Cisne · Structure no. 096600500000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watkins Street over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watkins Street over Deer Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watkins Street over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watkins Street over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Watkins Street over Deer Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Watkins Street over Deer Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Watkins Street over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.