US Bridges

Switzer RD over Nixon Run

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · CTR.NE1/4-16-T9NR6E · Structure no. 072511200000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Switzer RD over Nixon Run is a concrete culvert carrying Switzer RD over Nixon Run in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSwitzer RD
CrossesNixon Run
LocationCTR.NE1/4-16-T9NR6E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.76814, -89.81853
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks21%
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

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 Switzer RD over Nixon Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Switzer RD over Nixon Run 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 Switzer RD over Nixon Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Switzer RD over Nixon Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Switzer RD over Nixon Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.