US Bridges

TR 170-B over Br W. Bureau Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 1 MI NE of Wyanet · Structure no. 006437400000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 170-B over Br W. Bureau Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 170-B over Br W. Bureau Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 170-B
CrossesBr W. Bureau Creek
Location1 MI NE of Wyanet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.37501, -89.57042
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2010)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 TR 170-B over Br W. Bureau Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 170-B over Br W. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 170-B over Br W. Bureau Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is TR 170-B over Br W. Bureau Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns TR 170-B over Br W. Bureau Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.