US Bridges

Slant RD over Br of Bureau Crk

Good

Lee County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E of Sublette · Structure no. 052459800000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slant RD over Br of Bureau Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Slant RD over Br of Bureau Crk in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSlant RD
CrossesBr of Bureau Crk
Location2.5 MI E of Sublette
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.65167, -89.17898
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic51 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 Slant RD over Br of Bureau Crk built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slant RD over Br of Bureau Crk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Slant RD over Br of Bureau Crk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Slant RD over Br of Bureau Crk?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Slant RD over Br of Bureau Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.