US Bridges

Pulsifer RD over Tiber Creek

Good

Peoria County, Illinois · S.CTR-35-BRIMFIELD · Structure no. 072313200000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulsifer RD over Tiber Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pulsifer RD over Tiber Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPulsifer RD
CrossesTiber Creek
LocationS.CTR-35-BRIMFIELD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.80206, -89.89849
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2017)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pulsifer RD over Tiber Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulsifer RD over Tiber Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pulsifer RD over Tiber Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pulsifer RD over Tiber Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pulsifer RD over Tiber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.