Burkett RD over Branch of 3 MI Creek
FairLee County, Illinois · 0.15 MI N Il RTE 52 · Structure no. 052456500000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burkett RD over Branch of 3 MI Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burkett RD over Branch of 3 MI Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Burkett RD over Branch of 3 MI Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burkett RD over Branch of 3 MI 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 Burkett RD over Branch of 3 MI Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Burkett RD over Branch of 3 MI Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Burkett RD over Branch of 3 MI Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.