US Bridges

Atkinson RD / Ch 5 over FAI 80

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · S Edge Atkinson · Structure no. 037011500000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atkinson RD / Ch 5 over FAI 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atkinson RD / Ch 5 over FAI 80 in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 64 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,836 by 2046. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAtkinson RD / Ch 5
CrossesFAI 80
LocationS Edge Atkinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.40917, -90.01556
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2020)
Projected traffic1,836 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$199,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Atkinson RD / Ch 5 over FAI 80 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Atkinson RD / Ch 5 over FAI 80 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Atkinson RD / Ch 5 over FAI 80 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Atkinson RD / Ch 5 over FAI 80?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Atkinson RD / Ch 5 over FAI 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.