US Bridges

Willett Ave Dixon over Plum CR

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 0.2 MI N of Ill Rt 2 · Structure no. 052418000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willett Ave Dixon over Plum CR is a concrete slab carrying Willett Ave Dixon over Plum CR in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWillett Ave Dixon
CrossesPlum CR
Location0.2 MI N of Ill Rt 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.84929, -89.50336
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Willett Ave Dixon over Plum CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willett Ave Dixon over Plum 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Willett Ave Dixon over Plum CR carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Willett Ave Dixon over Plum CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Willett Ave Dixon over Plum CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.