Briarcliff Road over Rio Buena Vista
FairChristian County, Illinois · 1 MI NW Taylorville · Structure no. 011312600000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Briarcliff Road over Rio Buena Vista is a concrete slab carrying Briarcliff Road over Rio Buena Vista in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Briarcliff Road over Rio Buena Vista built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Briarcliff Road over Rio Buena Vista 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 Briarcliff Road over Rio Buena Vista carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Briarcliff Road over Rio Buena Vista?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Briarcliff Road over Rio Buena Vista?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.