Brooklyn Road over Bureau Creek
GoodLee County, Illinois · 4 M S West Brooklyn · Structure no. 052412800000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brooklyn Road over Bureau Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brooklyn Road over Bureau Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 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 Brooklyn Road over Bureau Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn Road over Bureau Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Brooklyn Road over Bureau Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Brooklyn Road over Bureau Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.