Ch 39 over S. Edwards River
PoorHenry County, Illinois · Bishop Hill · Structure no. 037301000000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 39 over S. Edwards River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 39 over S. Edwards River in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 702 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 39 over S. Edwards River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 39 over S. Edwards River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 39 over S. Edwards River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Ch 39 over S. Edwards River?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 39 over S. Edwards River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.