US Bridges

Earlville Road over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 1.3 M S of S Paw Paw · Structure no. 052588300000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Earlville Road over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Earlville Road over Unnamed Stream 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 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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CarriesEarlville Road
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.3 M S of S Paw Paw
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.65816, -88.97867
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks32%
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 Earlville Road over Unnamed Stream built?

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

What condition is Earlville Road over Unnamed Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Earlville Road over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Earlville Road over Unnamed Stream?

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

Who owns Earlville Road over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.