Il 26/29 over Hennepin Canal
GoodBureau County, Illinois · S Edge Bureau Jct. · Structure no. 006014800000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 26/29 over Hennepin Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 26/29 over Hennepin Canal in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 26/29 over Hennepin Canal built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 26/29 over Hennepin Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2021.
How much traffic does Il 26/29 over Hennepin Canal carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Il 26/29 over Hennepin Canal?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Il 26/29 over Hennepin Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.