US Bridges

Smithville West RD over Br Copperas Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · SE1/4-21-LOGAN Twp · Structure no. 072312900000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smithville West RD over Br Copperas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smithville West RD over Br Copperas Creek in Peoria 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSmithville West RD
CrossesBr Copperas Creek
LocationSE1/4-21-LOGAN Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.65756, -89.81979
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Smithville West RD over Br Copperas Creek built?

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

What condition is Smithville West RD over Br Copperas 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Smithville West RD over Br Copperas Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Smithville West RD over Br Copperas Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Smithville West RD over Br Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.