US Bridges

Holmes St. FAU 3 over Cn Railroad

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 130FT W Ill 9 · Structure no. 027650500000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holmes St. FAU 3 over Cn Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying Holmes St. FAU 3 over Cn Railroad in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHolmes St. FAU 3
CrossesCn Railroad
Location130FT W Ill 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.46294, -88.09562
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Holmes St. FAU 3 over Cn Railroad built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holmes St. FAU 3 over Cn 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 Holmes St. FAU 3 over Cn Railroad carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Holmes St. FAU 3 over Cn Railroad?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Holmes St. FAU 3 over Cn Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.