US Bridges

US RTE 45 over UP RR & Cn RR Intchg Tra

Good

Douglas County, Illinois · Tuscola · Structure no. 021006100000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US RTE 45 over UP RR & Cn RR Intchg Tra is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US RTE 45 over UP RR & Cn RR Intchg Tra 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 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS RTE 45
CrossesUP RR & Cn RR Intchg Tra
LocationTuscola
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.79742, -88.29233
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,525 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US RTE 45 over UP RR & Cn RR Intchg Tra built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US RTE 45 over UP RR & Cn RR Intchg Tra 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 UP RR & Cn RR Intchg Tra carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US RTE 45 over UP RR & Cn RR Intchg Tra?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US RTE 45 over UP RR & Cn RR Intchg Tra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.