US Bridges

E.29th-TR458 over Br Waupecan Creek.

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · 3 MI SE Ransom · Structure no. 050354600000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.29th-TR458 over Br Waupecan Creek. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E.29th-TR458 over Br Waupecan Creek. in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE.29th-TR458
CrossesBr Waupecan Creek.
Location3 MI SE Ransom
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.13484, -88.60567
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2016)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
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

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.29th-TR458 over Br Waupecan Creek. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is E.29th-TR458 over Br Waupecan 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does E.29th-TR458 over Br Waupecan Creek. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is E.29th-TR458 over Br Waupecan Creek.?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E.29th-TR458 over Br Waupecan Creek.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.