US Bridges

Bear Paw RD - TR 1 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Fulton County, Illinois · CTR-17-T7NR2E · Structure no. 029501500000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Paw RD - TR 1 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Bear Paw RD - TR 1 over Stream in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Paw RD - TR 1
CrossesStream
LocationCTR-17-T7NR2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.58973, -90.30059
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Paw RD - TR 1 over Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Paw RD - TR 1 over Stream 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 Bear Paw RD - TR 1 over Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bear Paw RD - TR 1 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Paw RD - TR 1 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.