US Bridges

Welland RD over Four MI Grove

Good

Lee County, Illinois · 5.5 MI SW of Paw Paw · Structure no. 052471500000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welland RD over Four MI Grove is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Welland RD over Four MI Grove in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWelland RD
CrossesFour MI Grove
Location5.5 MI SW of Paw Paw
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.62799, -89.04785
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Welland RD over Four MI Grove built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Welland RD over Four MI Grove 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 Welland RD over Four MI Grove carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Welland RD over Four MI Grove?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Welland RD over Four MI Grove?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.