US Bridges

Woodlawn RD over Steward CR

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S of Perry RD · Structure no. 052400600000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlawn RD over Steward CR is a concrete slab carrying Woodlawn RD over Steward CR in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWoodlawn RD
CrossesSteward CR
Location1.5 MI S of Perry RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.82535, -88.96097
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2017)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Woodlawn RD over Steward CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodlawn RD over 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 Woodlawn RD over Steward CR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Woodlawn RD over Steward CR?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlawn RD over Steward CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.