US Bridges

Powerton RD Ch 16 over Lost Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · W JCT Ill 29 Ch 16 · Structure no. 090320300000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powerton RD Ch 16 over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Powerton RD Ch 16 over Lost Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,848 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPowerton RD Ch 16
CrossesLost Creek
LocationW JCT Ill 29 Ch 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.53805, -89.67082
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2023)
Projected traffic4,848 by 2046
Trucks16%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Powerton RD Ch 16 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powerton RD Ch 16 over Lost 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Powerton RD Ch 16 over Lost Creek carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Powerton RD Ch 16 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Powerton RD Ch 16 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.