US Bridges

Maytown Rd.-Tr 281 over Br. of Bureau Creek

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · .2 Mi. W. of US 52 · Structure no. 052459100000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maytown Rd.-Tr 281 over Br. of Bureau Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Maytown Rd.-Tr 281 over Br. of Bureau Creek in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMaytown Rd.-Tr 281
CrossesBr. of Bureau Creek
Location.2 Mi. W. of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.62879, -89.2129
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2017)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 Maytown Rd.-Tr 281 over Br. of Bureau Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maytown Rd.-Tr 281 over Br. of Bureau 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Maytown Rd.-Tr 281 over Br. of Bureau Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Maytown Rd.-Tr 281 over Br. of Bureau Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Maytown Rd.-Tr 281 over Br. of Bureau Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.