US Bridges

Russel ST Mss 1034 over Trib of Shoal Ck

Poor

Bond County, Illinois · Pocahontas · Structure no. 003410000000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russel ST Mss 1034 over Trib of Shoal Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russel ST Mss 1034 over Trib of Shoal Ck in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesRussel ST Mss 1034
CrossesTrib of Shoal Ck
LocationPocahontas
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.82627, -89.54807
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russel ST Mss 1034 over Trib of Shoal Ck built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russel ST Mss 1034 over Trib of Shoal Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Russel ST Mss 1034 over Trib of Shoal Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is Russel ST Mss 1034 over Trib of Shoal Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Russel ST Mss 1034 over Trib of Shoal Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.