US Bridges

Naylor Road (TR61) over Chamberlain Creek

Poor

Lee County, Illinois · 1.8 Mi. E. of Il 2 · Structure no. 052444700000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Naylor Road (TR61) over Chamberlain Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Naylor Road (TR61) over Chamberlain Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNaylor Road (TR61)
CrossesChamberlain Creek
Location1.8 Mi. E. of Il 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.86644, -89.3949
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks23%
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 Naylor Road (TR61) over Chamberlain Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Naylor Road (TR61) over Chamberlain Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Naylor Road (TR61) over Chamberlain Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Naylor Road (TR61) over Chamberlain Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Naylor Road (TR61) over Chamberlain Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.