Ch 1 Lost Nation R over Franklin Creek
PoorLee County, Illinois · 0.8 MI S of Ogle CO · Structure no. 052369200000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 1 Lost Nation R over Franklin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 1 Lost Nation R over Franklin Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 68 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,525 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 1 Lost Nation R over Franklin Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Ch 1 Lost Nation R over Franklin 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 1 Lost Nation R over Franklin Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 1 Lost Nation R over Franklin Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 1 Lost Nation R over Franklin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.