US Bridges

Nicholson Road over Brainards Branch

Good

Logan County, Illinois · At Feldman Drive · Structure no. 054601400000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicholson Road over Brainards Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nicholson Road over Brainards Branch in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNicholson Road
CrossesBrainards Branch
LocationAt Feldman Drive
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.16413, -89.35833
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2022)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2046
Trucks7%
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

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 Nicholson Road over Brainards Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicholson Road over Brainards Branch 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Nicholson Road over Brainards Branch carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nicholson Road over Brainards Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Nicholson Road over Brainards Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.