Brereton Rd-Tr 111 over Copperas Creek
PoorFulton County, Illinois · NE-11-T7NR4E · Structure no. 029406800000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brereton Rd-Tr 111 over Copperas Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Brereton Rd-Tr 111 over Copperas Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 3 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brereton Rd-Tr 111 over Copperas Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brereton Rd-Tr 111 over Copperas 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Brereton Rd-Tr 111 over Copperas Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Brereton Rd-Tr 111 over Copperas Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Brereton Rd-Tr 111 over Copperas Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.