US Bridges

Harrison Street over Curtis Creek

Poor

Adams County, Illinois · On Harrison at 26th · Structure no. 001600500000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,150
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Street over Curtis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harrison Street over Curtis Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 58 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,575 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarrison Street
CrossesCurtis Creek
LocationOn Harrison at 26th
Coordinates39.91349, -91.37514
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,150 (2024)
Projected traffic7,575 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison Street over Curtis Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Harrison Street over Curtis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison Street over Curtis Creek carry?

About 6,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harrison Street over Curtis Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison Street over Curtis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.