US Bridges

Ch 42-TERRA Cotta over Stream

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · 2912 E15 · Structure no. 050348600000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 42-TERRA Cotta over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 42-TERRA Cotta over Stream in LaSalle 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCh 42-TERRA Cotta
CrossesStream
Location2912 E15
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.46983, -88.87399
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 42-TERRA Cotta over Stream built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 42-TERRA Cotta over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 42-TERRA Cotta over Stream carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ch 42-TERRA Cotta over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ch 42-TERRA Cotta over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.