Ill 78 & 97 over Spoon River

Fair Condition37 years old3,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyFulton
Location1 Mi N Jct 136
CarriesIll 78 & 97
CrossesSpoon River
Coordinates40.30727, -90.08602

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length591.9 ft (180.4 m)
Max Span223.1 ft (68 m)
Deck Width34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Deck Area1894.2 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1989

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,000 (2023)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number029005600000000

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