US Bridges

Pells St/Ms 1600 over I C Railroad

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 650 Ft E of Mkt St. · Structure no. 027650400000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pells St/Ms 1600 over I C Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pells St/Ms 1600 over I C Railroad in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2046. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPells St/Ms 1600
CrossesI C Railroad
Location650 Ft E of Mkt St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.46058, -88.09626
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,879 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pells St/Ms 1600 over I C Railroad built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pells St/Ms 1600 over I C Railroad 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Pells St/Ms 1600 over I C Railroad carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pells St/Ms 1600 over I C Railroad?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pells St/Ms 1600 over I C Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.