US Bridges

Shissler RD over Walnut Creek

Good

Peoria County, Illinois · SW 1/4-23-BRIMFIELD · Structure no. 072314300000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shissler RD over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shissler RD over Walnut Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShissler RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationSW 1/4-23-BRIMFIELD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.82908, -89.90537
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks2%
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

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 Shissler RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shissler RD over Walnut 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Shissler RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shissler RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Shissler RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.