US Bridges

Nebraska Ave over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · NW 5 T8NR8E · Structure no. 072600100000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nebraska Ave over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nebraska Ave over Dry Run Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,474 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNebraska Ave
CrossesDry Run Creek
LocationNW 5 T8NR8E
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.71019, -89.62188
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic7,474 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Nebraska Ave over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nebraska Ave over Dry Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nebraska Ave over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nebraska Ave over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Nebraska Ave over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.