US Bridges

Queenwood Rd-Morto over Dillon Creek Trib

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · 0.17 MI W of I-155 · Structure no. 090608100000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Queenwood Rd-Morto over Dillon Creek Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Queenwood Rd-Morto over Dillon Creek Trib in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesQueenwood Rd-Morto
CrossesDillon Creek Trib
Location0.17 MI W of I-155
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.59063, -89.48138
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Queenwood Rd-Morto over Dillon Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Queenwood Rd-Morto over Dillon Creek Trib 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 Queenwood Rd-Morto over Dillon Creek Trib carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Queenwood Rd-Morto over Dillon Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Queenwood Rd-Morto over Dillon Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.