US Bridges

Perry Road over Steward Creek

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 0.9 M W of Steward · Structure no. 052303000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry Road over Steward Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Perry Road over Steward Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPerry Road
CrossesSteward Creek
Location0.9 M W of Steward
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.84719, -89.04209
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2022)
Projected traffic631 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Perry Road over Steward Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry Road over Steward 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Perry Road over Steward Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Perry Road over Steward Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Road over Steward Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.