US Bridges

Il 2 over Plum Creek

Good

Lee County, Illinois · At W. Edge of Dixon · Structure no. 052202200000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 2 over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Il 2 over Plum Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,534 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIl 2
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationAt W. Edge of Dixon
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.84766, -89.50091
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2023)
Projected traffic13,534 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 2 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 2 over Plum 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Il 2 over Plum Creek carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 2 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Il 2 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.