US Bridges

Washington ST over Cole Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · SW-33-T26NR4W · Structure no. 090200100000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,350
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Cole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Washington ST over Cole Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,227 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington ST
CrossesCole Creek
LocationSW-33-T26NR4W
Coordinates40.66465, -89.57743
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2022)
Projected traffic5,227 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Washington ST over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington ST over Cole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Washington ST over Cole Creek carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Cole Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.