US Bridges

Ill 41 over Gallett CR

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · 2 MI S of Avon · Structure no. 029007200000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 41 over Gallett CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ill 41 over Gallett CR in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 41
CrossesGallett CR
Location2 MI S of Avon
RouteState Highway 41
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.62984, -90.43536
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 41 over Gallett CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 41 over Gallett CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 41 over Gallett CR carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ill 41 over Gallett CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 41 over Gallett CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.