US Bridges

FAS 2370(IL 26) over Blue Creek

Fair

Woodford County, Illinois · S Edge of Spring Bay · Structure no. 102006800000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2370(IL 26) over Blue Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2370(IL 26) over Blue Creek in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,434 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2370(IL 26)
CrossesBlue Creek
LocationS Edge of Spring Bay
RouteState Highway 26
CountyWoodford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.81939, -89.52206
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,434 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2370(IL 26) over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2370(IL 26) over Blue 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2370(IL 26) over Blue Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2370(IL 26) over Blue Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2370(IL 26) over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.