US Bridges

Steward RD over Trib of Steward Crk

Poor

Lee County, Illinois · 0.42 MI N Elver RD · Structure no. 052502500000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steward RD over Trib of Steward Crk is a other culvert carrying Steward RD over Trib of Steward Crk in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 965 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSteward RD
CrossesTrib of Steward Crk
Location0.42 MI N Elver RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.86813, -89.02497
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic965 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Steward RD over Trib of Steward Crk built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steward RD over Trib of Steward Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Steward RD over Trib of Steward Crk carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Steward RD over Trib of Steward Crk?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Steward RD over Trib of Steward Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.