US Bridges

Peru ST over Paw Paw Run Crk

Good

Lee County, Illinois · .07MI S Wheeler St. · Structure no. 052620000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peru ST over Paw Paw Run Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Peru ST over Paw Paw Run Crk in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 725 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPeru ST
CrossesPaw Paw Run Crk
Location.07MI S Wheeler St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.68453, -88.98104
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2022)
Projected traffic859 by 2046
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Peru ST over Paw Paw Run Crk built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peru ST over Paw Paw Run Crk 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 Peru ST over Paw Paw Run Crk carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Peru ST over Paw Paw Run Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Peru ST over Paw Paw Run Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.