Park Access Road over Dawson Lake
GoodMcLean County, Illinois · 2.5 MI S Ellsworth · Structure no. 057991000000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Park Access Road over Dawson Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Park Access Road over Dawson Lake in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Access Road over Dawson Lake built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park Access Road over Dawson Lake 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Park Access Road over Dawson Lake carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Park Access Road over Dawson Lake?
The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Park Access Road over Dawson Lake?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.