US Bridges

Il 125 over BNSF RR

Fair

Cass County, Illinois · 1M E US67-BEARDSTOWN · Structure no. 009000200000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
487 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 125 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 125 over BNSF RR in Cass County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 69 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,909 by 2046. The structure is 487 ft (148.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 125
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1M E US67-BEARDSTOWN
RouteState Highway 125
CountyCass County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.00524, -90.41885
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length487 ft (148.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2023)
Projected traffic5,909 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 125 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Il 125 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Il 125 over BNSF RR carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Il 125 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 487 ft (148.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 125 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.