US Bridges

Blue Spruce LN-TR9 over Mid. Br Copperas CR

Fair

Fulton County, Illinois · N.LINE-SE-36-T8NR4E · Structure no. 029406000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Spruce LN-TR9 over Mid. Br Copperas CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blue Spruce LN-TR9 over Mid. Br Copperas CR in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Spruce LN-TR9
CrossesMid. Br Copperas CR
LocationN.LINE-SE-36-T8NR4E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.633, -89.99357
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Blue Spruce LN-TR9 over Mid. Br Copperas CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Spruce LN-TR9 over Mid. Br Copperas 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Spruce LN-TR9 over Mid. Br Copperas CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Blue Spruce LN-TR9 over Mid. Br Copperas CR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Spruce LN-TR9 over Mid. Br Copperas CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.