Ill 117 in Eureka over Walnut Creek
FairWoodford County, Illinois · 4.22 MI S of Ill 116 · Structure no. 102001800000000
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 117 in Eureka over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 117 in Eureka over Walnut Creek in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 96 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 6 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,939 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ill 117 in Eureka over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Ill 117 in Eureka over Walnut 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 117 in Eureka over Walnut Creek carry?
About 4,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ill 117 in Eureka over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 117 in Eureka over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.