US Bridges

County Line RD over Br Piscasaw Creek

Good

Boone County, Illinois · 1.5 E Capron · Structure no. 004301500000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line RD over Br Piscasaw Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Line RD over Br Piscasaw Creek in Boone County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Line RD
CrossesBr Piscasaw Creek
Location1.5 E Capron
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.40492, -88.70586
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating97.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic234 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 County Line RD over Br Piscasaw Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line RD over Br Piscasaw 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Line RD over Br Piscasaw Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Line RD over Br Piscasaw Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns County Line RD over Br Piscasaw Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.