US Bridges

Lancaster Road over E Br Copperas Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · SE-34-T8NR6E · Structure no. 072540500000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lancaster Road over E Br Copperas Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lancaster Road over E Br Copperas Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesLancaster Road
CrossesE Br Copperas Creek
LocationSE-34-T8NR6E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.62414, -89.80222
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lancaster Road over E Br Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lancaster Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lancaster Road over E Br Copperas Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lancaster Road over E Br Copperas Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Lancaster Road over E Br Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.