US Bridges

Lancaster Road over Br LA Marsh Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · Sec 34 Limestone Twp · Structure no. 072314500000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lancaster Road over Br LA Marsh Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lancaster Road over Br LA Marsh Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,838 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLancaster Road
CrossesBr LA Marsh Creek
LocationSec 34 Limestone Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.63208, -89.69869
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,838 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lancaster Road over Br LA Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lancaster Road over Br LA Marsh 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 Lancaster Road over Br LA Marsh Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lancaster Road over Br LA Marsh Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lancaster Road over Br LA Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.