Monroe Street over Emery Creek
GoodAdams County, Illinois · On Monroe at So 26th · Structure no. 001600400000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monroe Street over Emery Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Monroe Street over Emery Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monroe Street over Emery Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monroe Street over Emery Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Monroe Street over Emery Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Monroe Street over Emery Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Monroe Street over Emery Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.