US Bridges

Todd School Road over E Br Copperas Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · Center 3 Timber Twp · Structure no. 072313000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Todd School Road over E Br Copperas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Todd School Road over E Br Copperas Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTodd School Road
CrossesE Br Copperas Creek
LocationCenter 3 Timber Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.61452, -89.80668
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Todd School Road over E Br Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Todd School Road over E 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 2023.

How much traffic does Todd School Road over E Br Copperas Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Todd School Road over E Br Copperas Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Todd School Road over E Br Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.