US Bridges

Reynolds Drive over Ei RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Coles County, Illinois · West Side Charleston · Structure no. 015990000000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2019
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
110 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Reynolds Drive over Ei RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reynolds Drive over Ei RR in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesReynolds Drive
CrossesEi RR
LocationWest Side Charleston
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.49361, -88.1913
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2019
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$755,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Reynolds Drive over Ei RR built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reynolds Drive over Ei RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2019.

How much traffic does Reynolds Drive over Ei RR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Reynolds Drive over Ei RR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Reynolds Drive over Ei RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.