US Bridges

Idlewood ST over Prairie Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · E CTR-28-T25NR3W · Structure no. 090607500000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Idlewood ST over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Idlewood ST over Prairie Creek 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIdlewood ST
CrossesPrairie Creek
LocationE CTR-28-T25NR3W
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.59755, -89.46585
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,374 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 Idlewood ST over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is Idlewood ST over Prairie 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Idlewood ST over Prairie Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Idlewood ST over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Idlewood ST over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.