US Bridges

Smithville RD over Br Copperas Creek

Good

Peoria County, Illinois · SE1/4 26 Trivoli Twp · Structure no. 072315500000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smithville RD over Br Copperas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smithville RD over Br Copperas Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSmithville RD
CrossesBr Copperas Creek
LocationSE1/4 26 Trivoli Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.63969, -89.89455
Functional classRural Major 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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks10%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Smithville RD over Br Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smithville RD over Br Copperas 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 2022.

How much traffic does Smithville RD over Br Copperas Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Smithville RD over Br Copperas Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Smithville RD over Br Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.