US Bridges

CO RD 5 over Br Wolf Creek

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · 1875 N 17th · Structure no. 050500700000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 5 over Br Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 5 over Br Wolf Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 6 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 5
CrossesBr Wolf Creek
Location1875 N 17th
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.17903, -88.80225
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2020)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 CO RD 5 over Br Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 5 over Br Wolf Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 5 over Br Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 5 over Br Wolf Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 5 over Br Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.