US Bridges

Long RD over Howland Creek

Good

Lee County, Illinois · 300E 1110N · Structure no. 052430400000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long RD over Howland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Long RD over Howland Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLong RD
CrossesHowland Creek
Location300E 1110N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.74519, -89.57374
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2017)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Long RD over Howland Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long RD over Howland 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Long RD over Howland Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Long RD over Howland Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Long RD over Howland Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.