Nachusa RD over Chamberlan Creek
FairLee County, Illinois · 1.2 MI N of Ill 38 · Structure no. 052444100000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nachusa RD over Chamberlan Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nachusa RD over Chamberlan Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nachusa RD over Chamberlan Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nachusa RD over Chamberlan Creek 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 2025.
How much traffic does Nachusa RD over Chamberlan Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nachusa RD over Chamberlan Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nachusa RD over Chamberlan Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.