US Bridges

Pottstown Road over Norwood Creek

Good

Peoria County, Illinois · CENT.NE1/4 34T9NR7E · Structure no. 072500900000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pottstown Road over Norwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pottstown Road over Norwood Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPottstown Road
CrossesNorwood Creek
LocationCENT.NE1/4 34T9NR7E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.72138, -89.68368
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Pottstown Road over Norwood Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pottstown Road over Norwood 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 Pottstown Road over Norwood Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pottstown Road over Norwood Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pottstown Road over Norwood Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.