US Bridges

Franklin Road over Br of Franklin CR

Poor

Lee County, Illinois · 0.8 M S Franklin Gro · Structure no. 052500500000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Road over Br of Franklin CR is a concrete culvert carrying Franklin Road over Br of Franklin CR in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Road
CrossesBr of Franklin CR
Location0.8 M S Franklin Gro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.82794, -89.31321
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks13%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Franklin Road over Br of Franklin CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Road over Br of Franklin CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Franklin Road over Br of Franklin CR carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Road over Br of Franklin CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Franklin Road over Br of Franklin CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.