US Bridges

Stewart ST over Cole CR

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · N1/2-5-T25NR4W · Structure no. 090602800000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart ST over Cole CR is a concrete slab carrying Stewart ST over Cole CR 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 833 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesStewart ST
CrossesCole CR
LocationN1/2-5-T25NR4W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66312, -89.57702
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic833 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Stewart ST over Cole CR built?

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

What condition is Stewart ST over Cole CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Stewart ST over Cole CR carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Stewart ST over Cole CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart ST over Cole CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.