US Bridges

Westgate Road over Trib to Farm CR

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · S of Sedgewick Lane · Structure no. 090601100000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westgate Road over Trib to Farm CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Westgate Road over Trib to Farm CR in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestgate Road
CrossesTrib to Farm CR
LocationS of Sedgewick Lane
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.7116, -89.42104
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 Westgate Road over Trib to Farm CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westgate Road over Trib to Farm CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Westgate Road over Trib to Farm CR carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Westgate Road over Trib to Farm CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Westgate Road over Trib to Farm CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.