US RTE 45 over UPRR & Decatur&estrn Ilr
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · Tuscola · Structure no. 021006000000000
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 192 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US RTE 45 over UPRR & Decatur&estrn Ilr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US RTE 45 over UPRR & Decatur&estrn Ilr in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,525 by 2046. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US RTE 45 over UPRR & Decatur&estrn Ilr built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US RTE 45 over UPRR & Decatur&estrn Ilr 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 2023.
How much traffic does US RTE 45 over UPRR & Decatur&estrn Ilr carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US RTE 45 over UPRR & Decatur&estrn Ilr?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US RTE 45 over UPRR & Decatur&estrn Ilr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.