US Bridges

Heitz RD - TR 459 over Bn RR (078458U)

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · SW-20-T4NR1E · Structure no. 029400900000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Heitz RD - TR 459 over Bn RR (078458U) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Heitz RD - TR 459 over Bn RR (078458U) in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHeitz RD - TR 459
CrossesBn RR (078458U)
LocationSW-20-T4NR1E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.30967, -90.42042
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 Heitz RD - TR 459 over Bn RR (078458U) built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heitz RD - TR 459 over Bn RR (078458U) 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Heitz RD - TR 459 over Bn RR (078458U) carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Heitz RD - TR 459 over Bn RR (078458U)?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Heitz RD - TR 459 over Bn RR (078458U)?

It is owned by the Railroad.