US Bridges

Ch 8 Steward RD over Steward Creek

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 0.25 MI S Perry RD · Structure no. 052313100000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 8 Steward RD over Steward Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ch 8 Steward RD over Steward Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 8 Steward RD
CrossesSteward Creek
Location0.25 MI S Perry RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.84391, -89.02459
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ch 8 Steward RD over Steward Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 8 Steward RD 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 Ch 8 Steward RD over Steward Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ch 8 Steward RD over Steward Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 8 Steward RD over Steward Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.