US Bridges

Seven Hills Rd-Tr over Stream

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · NW-28-T8NR1E · Structure no. 029501300000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seven Hills Rd-Tr over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Seven Hills Rd-Tr over Stream in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSeven Hills Rd-Tr
CrossesStream
LocationNW-28-T8NR1E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.65458, -90.40607
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Seven Hills Rd-Tr over Stream built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seven Hills Rd-Tr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Seven Hills Rd-Tr over Stream carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Seven Hills Rd-Tr over Stream?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Seven Hills Rd-Tr over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.