Spring Valley RD over Johnson Creek
PoorWhiteside County, Illinois · 2 MI NE Fulton · Structure no. 098405600000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Valley RD over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spring Valley RD over Johnson Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring Valley RD over Johnson Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spring Valley RD over Johnson 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Spring Valley RD over Johnson Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Spring Valley RD over Johnson Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Valley RD over Johnson Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.