US Bridges

Ch 8 Steward RD over Dry Run Creek

Poor

Lee County, Illinois · 4.5 MI S Steward · Structure no. 052313300000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 8 Steward RD over Dry Run Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ch 8 Steward RD over Dry Run 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 8 Steward RD
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location4.5 MI S Steward
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.78395, -89.03461
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Dry Run Creek built?

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

What condition is Ch 8 Steward RD over Dry Run 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ch 8 Steward RD over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Ch 8 Steward RD over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 8 Steward RD over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.