US Bridges

E. Monroe ST over Bull Run Creek

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · NE1/4 21 T25N R3W · Structure no. 090608300000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Monroe ST over Bull Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E. Monroe ST over Bull Run Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Monroe ST
CrossesBull Run Creek
LocationNE1/4 21 T25N R3W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.60941, -89.44311
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic530 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 E. Monroe ST over Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Monroe ST over Bull Run 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 E. Monroe ST over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is E. Monroe ST over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns E. Monroe ST over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.