US Bridges

Russellville Road over Piscasaw Creek

Fair

Boone County, Illinois · 1.5 M SE Poplar Grov · Structure no. 004307200000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russellville Road over Piscasaw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Russellville Road over Piscasaw Creek in Boone County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRussellville Road
CrossesPiscasaw Creek
Location1.5 M SE Poplar Grov
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBoone County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.34494, -88.78391
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic442 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Russellville Road over Piscasaw Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russellville Road over Piscasaw 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Russellville Road over Piscasaw Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Russellville Road over Piscasaw Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Russellville Road over Piscasaw Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.