Kelly St./ Van Bur over Prairie Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLaSalle County, Illinois · Wof Rt 23 S. of 1st · Structure no. 050848800000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2018
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kelly St./ Van Bur over Prairie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Kelly St./ Van Bur over Prairie Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kelly St./ Van Bur over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kelly St./ Van Bur over Prairie 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 April 2018.
How much traffic does Kelly St./ Van Bur over Prairie Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kelly St./ Van Bur over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Kelly St./ Van Bur over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.