US Bridges

Old Old US 36 over Lewis Creek

PoorPosted for load

Scott County, Illinois · 1.5 W Winchester · Structure no. 086002100000000

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Old US 36 over Lewis Creek is a concrete other carrying Old Old US 36 over Lewis Creek in Scott County, Illinois. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld Old US 36
CrossesLewis Creek
Location1.5 W Winchester
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyScott County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.62988, -90.49403
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic76 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$77,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Old US 36 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Old US 36 over Lewis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Old US 36 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Old US 36 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Old US 36 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.