US Bridges

Wiedle Rd/Tr 81 over Br. of Carlyle Lk

Good

Clinton County, Illinois · 4MI SW of Boulder · Structure no. 014501100000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiedle Rd/Tr 81 over Br. of Carlyle Lk is a concrete culvert carrying Wiedle Rd/Tr 81 over Br. of Carlyle Lk in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWiedle Rd/Tr 81
CrossesBr. of Carlyle Lk
Location4MI SW of Boulder
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.65394, -89.24728
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wiedle Rd/Tr 81 over Br. of Carlyle Lk built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiedle Rd/Tr 81 over Br. of Carlyle Lk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wiedle Rd/Tr 81 over Br. of Carlyle Lk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wiedle Rd/Tr 81 over Br. of Carlyle Lk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Wiedle Rd/Tr 81 over Br. of Carlyle Lk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.