US Bridges

CO Highway 33 over Brush Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 3 MI NW of Ladd · Structure no. 006301700000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Highway 33 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO Highway 33 over Brush Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCO Highway 33
CrossesBrush Creek
Location3 MI NW of Ladd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.41364, -89.28282
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CO Highway 33 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Highway 33 over Brush 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 2021.

How much traffic does CO Highway 33 over Brush Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CO Highway 33 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO Highway 33 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.