US Bridges

Cyclone RD (tr 261 over Unnamed Stream

Good

Lee County, Illinois · 2 MI S Paw Paw · Structure no. 052471300000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cyclone RD (tr 261 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying Cyclone RD (tr 261 over Unnamed Stream in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCyclone RD (tr 261
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location2 MI S Paw Paw
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.65673, -88.97744
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2017)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cyclone RD (tr 261 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cyclone RD (tr 261 over Unnamed Stream 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 2025.

How much traffic does Cyclone RD (tr 261 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Cyclone RD (tr 261 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cyclone RD (tr 261 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.