US Bridges

Ch 8 Steward RD over Willow Creek

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 5.5 MI S Steward · Structure no. 052313400000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 8 Steward RD over Willow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ch 8 Steward RD over Willow Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 8 Steward RD
CrossesWillow Creek
Location5.5 MI S Steward
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.7693, -89.03353
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 8 Steward RD over Willow 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 February 2025.

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

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

How long is Ch 8 Steward RD over Willow Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 8 Steward RD over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.