Big Bend Road over Rio Buena Vista
GoodChristian County, Illinois · 0.75 MI NW Taylorvle · Structure no. 011312700000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Bend Road over Rio Buena Vista is a concrete slab carrying Big Bend Road over Rio Buena Vista in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Bend Road over Rio Buena Vista built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Bend Road over Rio Buena Vista 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Big Bend Road over Rio Buena Vista carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Big Bend Road over Rio Buena Vista?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Big Bend Road over Rio Buena Vista?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.