Lawrenceville Road over Piscasaw Creek
PoorBoone County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E Belvidere L · Structure no. 004306500000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lawrenceville Road over Piscasaw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lawrenceville Road over Piscasaw Creek in Boone County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,924 by 2046. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Lawrenceville Road over Piscasaw Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lawrenceville Road 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 Lawrenceville Road over Piscasaw Creek carry?
About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Lawrenceville Road over Piscasaw Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lawrenceville Road over Piscasaw Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.