US Bridges

Bowman Industrial over Beaver Creek

Fair

Bond County, Illinois · 1.0MIE.OFGREENVILLE · Structure no. 003321300000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowman Industrial over Beaver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bowman Industrial over Beaver Creek in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 6 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesBowman Industrial
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.0MIE.OFGREENVILLE
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.88005, -89.37719
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowman Industrial over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowman Industrial over Beaver 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bowman Industrial over Beaver Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Bowman Industrial over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bowman Industrial over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.