Monroe Street over Coal Run Creek
PoorLaSalle County, Illinois · R3E T21N 3rd. Pmmd · Structure no. 050801200000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monroe Street over Coal Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Monroe Street over Coal Run Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monroe Street over Coal Run Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monroe Street over Coal Run Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Monroe Street over Coal Run Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Monroe Street over Coal Run Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Monroe Street over Coal Run Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.