US Bridges

Smithville West Ro over E Br Copperas Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · SE1/4 30 Logan Twp · Structure no. 072314800000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smithville West Ro over E Br Copperas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smithville West Ro over E Br Copperas Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSmithville West Ro
CrossesE Br Copperas Creek
LocationSE1/4 30 Logan Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.63898, -89.85777
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2022)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 Smithville West Ro over E Br Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smithville West Ro 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 Smithville West Ro over E Br Copperas Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Smithville West Ro over E Br Copperas Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Smithville West Ro over E Br Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.