US 45 over Bear Creek

Good Condition3 years old2,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyWhite
Location2 Mi S Il 1/us 45
CarriesUS 45
CrossesBear Creek
Coordinates37.94228, -88.34246

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck9 (Excellent)
Superstructure9 (Excellent)
Substructure9 (Excellent)
Channel/Waterway9 (Excellent)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length143.7 ft (43.8 m)
Max Span54.5 ft (16.6 m)
Deck Width34.8 ft (10.6 m)
Deck Area464.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built2023

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,500 (2024)
Truck Traffic16%
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 Number097008200000000

Nearby Bridges

US 45 over Bear Creek Overflow 0.3 mi Good Fas 881 over Bear Creek 0.7 mi Fair 100e - Tr 28a over Bear Creek 0.9 mi Good Tr-401 over Bear Creek 1.3 mi Fair Fap-782 (ill-1) over Indian Creek 1.3 mi Fair Tr-345a over Creek 2.0 mi Good Fap-877 (ill-141) over Bear Creek 2.3 mi Fair Ch 2 over Trib Young Branch 2.6 mi Good Tr 345a over Indian Creek 2.7 mi Fair Fas-883 over Bear Creek 2.7 mi Fair