Ch 8 Steward RD over Branch of Steward CR
FairLee County, Illinois · 3.0 MI N Steward · Structure no. 052313000000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 8 Steward RD over Branch of Steward CR is a concrete slab carrying Ch 8 Steward RD over Branch of Steward CR in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 8 Steward RD over Branch of Steward CR built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 8 Steward RD over Branch of Steward CR 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 Ch 8 Steward RD over Branch of Steward CR carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is Ch 8 Steward RD over Branch of Steward CR?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 8 Steward RD over Branch of Steward CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.