US Bridges

E. St. James Rd. over Brush Creek

Fair

Stephenson County, Illinois · 3.5 Mi. E. Ill RT.26 · Structure no. 089501700000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. St. James Rd. over Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. St. James Rd. over Brush Creek in Stephenson County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE. St. James Rd.
CrossesBrush Creek
Location3.5 Mi. E. Ill RT.26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStephenson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.46116, -89.5809
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 E. St. James Rd. over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. St. James Rd. over Brush 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does E. St. James Rd. over Brush Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E. St. James Rd. over Brush Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns E. St. James Rd. over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.