US Bridges

Il 82 over N. Br. Edwards River

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · 2 MI S of Cambridge · Structure no. 037013700000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 82 over N. Br. Edwards River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 82 over N. Br. Edwards River in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,512 by 2046. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 82
CrossesN. Br. Edwards River
Location2 MI S of Cambridge
RouteState Highway 82
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.27217, -90.18492
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,512 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Il 82 over N. Br. Edwards River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 82 over N. Br. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Il 82 over N. Br. Edwards River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Il 82 over N. Br. Edwards River?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 82 over N. Br. Edwards River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.