Ill 78 over BNSF RR
FairCarroll County, Illinois · 2 MI N Argo Fay RD · Structure no. 008002000000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 78 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 78 over BNSF RR in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 76 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 78 over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Ill 78 over BNSF RR 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 Ill 78 over BNSF RR carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Ill 78 over BNSF RR?
The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 78 over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.