US Bridges

Ch 33 over Pecumsaugem Creek

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · N 33rd E 910 · Structure no. 050362400000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 33 over Pecumsaugem Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ch 33 over Pecumsaugem Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCh 33
CrossesPecumsaugem Creek
LocationN 33rd E 910
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.41124, -88.98787
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 33 over Pecumsaugem Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 33 over Pecumsaugem 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 33 over Pecumsaugem Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ch 33 over Pecumsaugem Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Ch 33 over Pecumsaugem Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.