Il 29 over Il 48
FairChristian County, Illinois · .1M E Il 48 Ramp · Structure no. 011001000000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 29 over Il 48 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 29 over Il 48 in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 61 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,323 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 29 over Il 48 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Il 29 over Il 48 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Il 29 over Il 48 carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Il 29 over Il 48?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Il 29 over Il 48?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.