US Bridges

Ch 055 over Lamarsh Creek

Good

Peoria County, Illinois · 1 MI W of Cameron LN · Structure no. 072315300000000

Built
2016
9 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 055 over Lamarsh Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 055 over Lamarsh Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 2016 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,283 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCh 055
CrossesLamarsh Creek
Location1 MI W of Cameron LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.6238, -89.73707
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,283 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ch 055 over Lamarsh Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Ch 055 over Lamarsh 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 Ch 055 over Lamarsh Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ch 055 over Lamarsh Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 055 over Lamarsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.