US Bridges

Van Orin RD / Ch 2 over Bureau Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W of Lamoille · Structure no. 006312000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Orin RD / Ch 2 over Bureau Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Van Orin RD / Ch 2 over Bureau Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Orin RD / Ch 2
CrossesBureau Creek
Location2.5 MI W of Lamoille
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.51258, -89.34434
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Van Orin RD / Ch 2 over Bureau Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Orin RD / Ch 2 over Bureau 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 2024.

How much traffic does Van Orin RD / Ch 2 over Bureau Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Van Orin RD / Ch 2 over Bureau Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Van Orin RD / Ch 2 over Bureau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.