Elva Road over Steward Creek
GoodLee County, Illinois · 0.9 MI E Il 251 · Structure no. 052453200000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elva Road over Steward Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elva Road over Steward Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elva Road over Steward Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elva Road over Steward 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does Elva Road over Steward Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Elva Road over Steward Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Elva Road over Steward Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.