Bell School Road over Nile Creek
FairPeoria County, Illinois · NE-33-T10NR5E · Structure no. 072313100000000
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell School Road over Nile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bell School Road over Nile Creek in Peoria 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell School Road over Nile Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell School Road over Nile 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 Bell School Road over Nile Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bell School Road over Nile Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Bell School Road over Nile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.