US Bridges

TR 19(EMERY Rd) over Stevens Creek

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · .5 MI W of Emery · Structure no. 058331500000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 19(EMERY Rd) over Stevens Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 19(EMERY Rd) over Stevens Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 19(EMERY Rd)
CrossesStevens Creek
Location.5 MI W of Emery
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.97874, -88.95892
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 TR 19(EMERY Rd) over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 19(EMERY Rd) over Stevens Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR 19(EMERY Rd) over Stevens Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 19(EMERY Rd) over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 19(EMERY Rd) over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.