US Bridges

Ill 78 over Walnut CR Trib

Fair

Stark County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N of W Jersey · Structure no. 088200300000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 78 over Walnut CR Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 78 over Walnut CR Trib in Stark County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 78
CrossesWalnut CR Trib
Location1.5 MI N of W Jersey
RouteState Highway 78
CountyStark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.04006, -89.92707
Functional classRural 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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2023)
Projected traffic2,172 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Ill 78 over Walnut CR Trib built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 78 over Walnut CR Trib 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 Ill 78 over Walnut CR Trib carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ill 78 over Walnut CR Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ill 78 over Walnut CR Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.