US Bridges

E. Center RD (TR16 over Little Rush Creek

Good

Jo Daviess County, Illinois · 1 Mi. S. of Woodbine · Structure no. 043318300000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Center RD (TR16 over Little Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E. Center RD (TR16 over Little Rush Creek in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. Center RD (TR16
CrossesLittle Rush Creek
Location1 Mi. S. of Woodbine
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.33542, -90.1488
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 E. Center RD (TR16 over Little Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Center RD (TR16 over Little Rush 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E. Center RD (TR16 over Little Rush Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is E. Center RD (TR16 over Little Rush Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E. Center RD (TR16 over Little Rush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.