US Bridges

Washington St. over Bn RR

Good

Bureau County, Illinois · S Edge of Buda · Structure no. 006660000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington St. over Bn RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington St. over Bn RR in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington St.
CrossesBn RR
LocationS Edge of Buda
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.32336, -89.68031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Washington St. over Bn RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington St. over Bn RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Washington St. over Bn RR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington St. over Bn RR?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Washington St. over Bn RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.