US Bridges

Turtle Drive over Turtle Creek

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · .03MECOUNTRYSIDE LN · Structure no. 053710300000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turtle Drive over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Turtle Drive over Turtle Creek in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesTurtle Drive
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location.03MECOUNTRYSIDE LN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.87028, -88.65179
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Turtle Drive over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turtle Drive over Turtle Creek 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Turtle Drive over Turtle Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Turtle Drive over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Turtle Drive over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.