US Bridges

Benson RD over Reedy Creek

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 1 MI So of Albany · Structure no. 098350100000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benson RD over Reedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Benson RD over Reedy Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBenson RD
CrossesReedy Creek
Location1 MI So of Albany
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.76526, -90.21015
Functional classRural 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks6%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Benson RD over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benson RD over Reedy 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 2024.

How much traffic does Benson RD over Reedy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Benson RD over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Benson RD over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.