Tower Road over Br of Bureau Creek
GoodLee County, Illinois · 2430 E 500N · Structure no. 052413100000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tower Road over Br of Bureau Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tower Road over Br of Bureau Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Tower Road over Br of Bureau Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tower Road over Br of 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does Tower Road over Br of Bureau Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Tower Road over Br of Bureau Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Tower Road over Br of Bureau Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.