US-45 over Beaver Creek
GoodWhite County, Illinois · 1 MI S Springertn RD · Structure no. 097007500000000
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-45 over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-45 over Beaver Creek in White 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-45 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-45 over Beaver 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does US-45 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US-45 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US-45 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.