Towhship Road 57 over Bureau Creek
PoorBureau County, Illinois · 1 MI W of Lamoille · Structure no. 006440000000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Towhship Road 57 over Bureau Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Towhship Road 57 over Bureau Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Towhship Road 57 over Bureau Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Towhship Road 57 over Bureau Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Towhship Road 57 over Bureau Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Towhship Road 57 over Bureau Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Towhship Road 57 over Bureau Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.