US Bridges

Gardner BP141 over Willow Br. Creek

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · 1.5 N Bradfordton · Structure no. 084542300000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardner BP141 over Willow Br. Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gardner BP141 over Willow Br. Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGardner BP141
CrossesWillow Br. Creek
Location1.5 N Bradfordton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.84439, -89.74003
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 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 traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Gardner BP141 over Willow Br. Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardner BP141 over Willow Br. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Gardner BP141 over Willow Br. Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Gardner BP141 over Willow Br. Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gardner BP141 over Willow Br. Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.