Oak Rest Road over Piasa Creek
GoodJersey County, Illinois · 1.3 Mi. S. Ill 16 · Structure no. 042312100000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oak Rest Road over Piasa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oak Rest Road over Piasa Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Oak Rest Road over Piasa Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oak Rest Road over Piasa 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Oak Rest Road over Piasa Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Oak Rest Road over Piasa Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Oak Rest Road over Piasa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.