US Bridges

Ulah Road over Edwards River

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · 1.2 MI S JCT Ill 81 · Structure no. 037010000000000

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ulah Road over Edwards River is a steel truss - thru carrying Ulah Road over Edwards River in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 92 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUlah Road
CrossesEdwards River
Location1.2 MI S JCT Ill 81
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.27774, -90.14593
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic162 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$453,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ulah Road over Edwards River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ulah Road over Edwards River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ulah Road over Edwards River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ulah Road over Edwards River?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ulah Road over Edwards River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.