US Bridges

CO HWY 31 over LA Moine River

Good

Hancock County, Illinois · 9.0 MI E Carthage · Structure no. 034331100000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
404 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 31 over LA Moine River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO HWY 31 over LA Moine River in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO HWY 31
CrossesLA Moine River
Location9.0 MI E Carthage
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.3972, -90.97513
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CO HWY 31 over LA Moine River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY 31 over LA Moine River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO HWY 31 over LA Moine River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CO HWY 31 over LA Moine River?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO HWY 31 over LA Moine River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.