Candlewood LN over Farm Creek
PoorClosed to trafficTazewell County, Illinois · CTR-23-T26NR3W · Structure no. 090600800000000
- Built
- 1894
- 131 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Candlewood LN over Farm Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Candlewood LN over Farm Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1894, so it is 131 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Candlewood LN over Farm Creek built?
It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025.
What condition is Candlewood LN over Farm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Candlewood LN over Farm Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Candlewood LN over Farm Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Candlewood LN over Farm Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.