Capron RD over Br Piscasaw Creek
PoorBoone County, Illinois · 3.5 MI S Capron · Structure no. 004307300000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Capron RD over Br Piscasaw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Capron RD over Br Piscasaw Creek in Boone County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Br Piscasaw Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Capron RD over Br 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 Br Piscasaw Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is Capron RD over Br Piscasaw Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Capron RD over Br Piscasaw Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.