Ch 43 E 8th RD over Tomahawk Creek
GoodLaSalle County, Illinois · E 8th N3690 · Structure no. 050346600000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 43 E 8th RD over Tomahawk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 43 E 8th RD over Tomahawk Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 43 E 8th RD over Tomahawk Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 43 E 8th RD over Tomahawk 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 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 43 E 8th RD over Tomahawk Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is Ch 43 E 8th RD over Tomahawk Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 43 E 8th RD over Tomahawk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.