US Bridges

Ellis RD = TR 73 over Stream

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · NE-25-T8NR1E · Structure no. 029405600000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis RD = TR 73 over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ellis RD = TR 73 over Stream in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEllis RD = TR 73
CrossesStream
LocationNE-25-T8NR1E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.64911, -90.32903
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ellis RD = TR 73 over Stream built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellis RD = TR 73 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Ellis RD = TR 73 over Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ellis RD = TR 73 over Stream?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ellis RD = TR 73 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.