US Bridges

TR 271A over W Bureau Creek

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · 0.5 E Wyanet · Structure no. 006437600000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 271A over W Bureau Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 271A over W Bureau Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 271A
CrossesW Bureau Creek
Location0.5 E Wyanet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.3516, -89.56713
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 271A over W Bureau Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 271A over 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 271A over W Bureau Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 271A over W Bureau Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 271A over W Bureau Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.