US Bridges

Mile Load Rd-Tr 42 over Bn RR (063478L)

FairClosed to traffic

Fulton County, Illinois · NE-1-T4NR2E · Structure no. 029990800000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
214 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mile Load Rd-Tr 42 over Bn RR (063478L) is a steel truss - deck carrying Mile Load Rd-Tr 42 over Bn RR (063478L) in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMile Load Rd-Tr 42
CrossesBn RR (063478L)
LocationNE-1-T4NR2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.35762, -90.22127
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating1.4 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$492,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mile Load Rd-Tr 42 over Bn RR (063478L) built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mile Load Rd-Tr 42 over Bn RR (063478L) 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 2021.

How much traffic does Mile Load Rd-Tr 42 over Bn RR (063478L) carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mile Load Rd-Tr 42 over Bn RR (063478L)?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Mile Load Rd-Tr 42 over Bn RR (063478L)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.