US Bridges

14th ST - TR 76H over Lost Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · NE-35-T24NR5W · Structure no. 090318400000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th ST - TR 76H over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 14th ST - TR 76H over Lost Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries14th ST - TR 76H
CrossesLost Creek
LocationNE-35-T24NR5W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.49232, -89.62683
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 14th ST - TR 76H over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th ST - TR 76H over Lost 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 14th ST - TR 76H over Lost Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is 14th ST - TR 76H over Lost Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 14th ST - TR 76H over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.