US Bridges

Il 26 FAP 615 over E. Bureau Creek

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · .3 Mi. NW of I-180 · Structure no. 006015900000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
317 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 26 FAP 615 over E. Bureau Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 26 FAP 615 over E. Bureau Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 26 FAP 615
CrossesE. Bureau Creek
Location.3 Mi. NW of I-180
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.31827, -89.39781
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2023)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 26 FAP 615 over E. Bureau Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 26 FAP 615 over E. Bureau 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Il 26 FAP 615 over E. Bureau Creek carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Il 26 FAP 615 over E. Bureau Creek?

The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Il 26 FAP 615 over E. Bureau Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.