US Bridges

Epperson Road over Epperson Run

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · W Edge of Princeton · Structure no. 006760000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Epperson Road over Epperson Run is a concrete culvert carrying Epperson Road over Epperson Run in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEpperson Road
CrossesEpperson Run
LocationW Edge of Princeton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.38178, -89.49301
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2017)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Epperson Road over Epperson Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Epperson Road over Epperson Run 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 2022.

How much traffic does Epperson Road over Epperson Run carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Epperson Road over Epperson Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Epperson Road over Epperson Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.