Carnahan Road over Bureau Creek
GoodLee County, Illinois · 1.3 MI N County Line · Structure no. 052412700000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carnahan Road over Bureau Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carnahan Road over Bureau Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Carnahan Road over Bureau Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carnahan Road over Bureau Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Carnahan Road over Bureau Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Carnahan Road over Bureau Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Carnahan Road over Bureau Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.