US Bridges

W Munitions Road over E Branch Lamarsh Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · 0.2 Miles North of South · Structure no. AFILJLQN85821

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

W Munitions Road over E Branch Lamarsh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Munitions Road over E Branch Lamarsh Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesW Munitions Road
CrossesE Branch Lamarsh Creek
Location0.2 Miles North of South
Coordinates40.65879, -89.70408
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Munitions Road over E Branch Lamarsh Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Munitions Road over E Branch Lamarsh 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 W Munitions Road over E Branch Lamarsh Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is W Munitions Road over E Branch Lamarsh Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W Munitions Road over E Branch Lamarsh Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.