Ill 26 over Richland Creek
FairWoodford County, Illinois · 10.18 MI S of Ill 17 · Structure no. 102006300000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 26 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 26 over Richland Creek in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 47 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ill 26 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Ill 26 over Richland 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 26 over Richland Creek carry?
About 2,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ill 26 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 26 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.