US Bridges

TR 469 over Covel Creek

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · N 20th E 2285 · Structure no. 050362200000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 469 over Covel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 469 over Covel Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 469
CrossesCovel Creek
LocationN 20th E 2285
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.22314, -88.72705
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckAluminum
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 TR 469 over Covel Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 469 over Covel 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does TR 469 over Covel Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is TR 469 over Covel Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns TR 469 over Covel Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.