US Bridges

Burns RD over Mineral Springs Crk.

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 3 MI N of Erie · Structure no. 098303800000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burns RD over Mineral Springs Crk. is a concrete culvert carrying Burns RD over Mineral Springs Crk. in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBurns RD
CrossesMineral Springs Crk.
Location3 MI N of Erie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.70391, -90.09957
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Burns RD over Mineral Springs Crk. built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burns RD over Mineral Springs Crk. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Burns RD over Mineral Springs Crk. carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Burns RD over Mineral Springs Crk.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Burns RD over Mineral Springs Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.