US Bridges

Basset School RD over Hosick Creek

Good

Hardin County, Illinois · 1 MI NE of Etown · Structure no. 035305700000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basset School RD over Hosick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Basset School RD over Hosick Creek in Hardin County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBasset School RD
CrossesHosick Creek
Location1 MI NE of Etown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.46703, -88.29498
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks35%
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 Basset School RD over Hosick Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basset School RD over Hosick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2021.

How much traffic does Basset School RD over Hosick Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Basset School RD over Hosick Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Basset School RD over Hosick Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.