US Bridges

Gale Ave - FAU 659 over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · NW-32-T9NR8E · Structure no. 072800000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,475
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gale Ave - FAU 659 over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gale Ave - FAU 659 over Dry Run Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,475 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,525 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGale Ave - FAU 659
CrossesDry Run Creek
LocationNW-32-T9NR8E
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.72015, -89.62094
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,475 (2022)
Projected traffic2,525 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Gale Ave - FAU 659 over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gale Ave - FAU 659 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Gale Ave - FAU 659 over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 2,475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gale Ave - FAU 659 over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Gale Ave - FAU 659 over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.