Capron RD over Piscasaw Creek
PoorPosted for loadBoone County, Illinois · 2.5 MI S Capron · Structure no. 004300600000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Capron RD over Piscasaw Creek is a concrete slab carrying Capron RD over Piscasaw Creek in Boone County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Capron RD over Piscasaw Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Capron RD over Piscasaw 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Capron RD over Piscasaw Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Capron RD over Piscasaw Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Capron RD over Piscasaw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.