Dutch Road - TR 66 over 5 Mile Branch
PoorLee County, Illinois · 1 MI N US 30 · Structure no. 052456700000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dutch Road - TR 66 over 5 Mile Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dutch Road - TR 66 over 5 Mile Branch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dutch Road - TR 66 over 5 Mile Branch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dutch Road - TR 66 over 5 Mile Branch 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 Dutch Road - TR 66 over 5 Mile Branch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Dutch Road - TR 66 over 5 Mile Branch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dutch Road - TR 66 over 5 Mile Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.