US Bridges

Ch 27 Lisbon RD over Saratoga Creek

Poor

Grundy County, Illinois · 0.71 MI S Sherril RD · Structure no. 032302500000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 27 Lisbon RD over Saratoga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 27 Lisbon RD over Saratoga Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCh 27 Lisbon RD
CrossesSaratoga Creek
Location0.71 MI S Sherril RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.44762, -88.48149
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 27 Lisbon RD over Saratoga Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 27 Lisbon RD over Saratoga 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 Ch 27 Lisbon RD over Saratoga Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ch 27 Lisbon RD over Saratoga Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 27 Lisbon RD over Saratoga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.