Beach Road over Beach Creek Trib
PoorLee County, Illinois · 0.7 MI E Ashton RD · Structure no. 052408200000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beach Road over Beach Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beach Road over Beach Creek Trib in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beach Road over Beach Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beach Road over Beach Creek Trib 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 Beach Road over Beach Creek Trib carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Beach Road over Beach Creek Trib?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Beach Road over Beach Creek Trib?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.