US Bridges

US 150 over Edwards River

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · 1.6 MI S of Ill 81 · Structure no. 037013200000000

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
298 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Edwards River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 150 over Edwards River in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 44 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,376 by 2046. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 150
CrossesEdwards River
Location1.6 MI S of Ill 81
RouteU.S. Route 150
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.27304, -90.37746
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,376 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 150 over Edwards River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 150 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 150 over Edwards River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Edwards River?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 over Edwards River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.