US Bridges

Peoria & Ottawa RD over Bailey CR

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LaSalle County, Illinois · 0.11 MI W IL251 · Structure no. 050810200000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peoria & Ottawa RD over Bailey CR is a steel culvert carrying Peoria & Ottawa RD over Bailey CR 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 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPeoria & Ottawa RD
CrossesBailey CR
Location0.11 MI W IL251
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.21238, -89.0693
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$167,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peoria & Ottawa RD over Bailey CR built?

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

What condition is Peoria & Ottawa RD over Bailey CR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Peoria & Ottawa RD over Bailey CR carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Peoria & Ottawa RD over Bailey CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Peoria & Ottawa RD over Bailey CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.