Vanbuskirk RD over Straddle Creek
PoorCarroll County, Illinois · 2 M W of Lanark · Structure no. 008370700000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vanbuskirk RD over Straddle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vanbuskirk RD over Straddle Creek in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vanbuskirk RD over Straddle Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vanbuskirk RD over Straddle 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Vanbuskirk RD over Straddle Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Vanbuskirk RD over Straddle Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Vanbuskirk RD over Straddle Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.