US Bridges

Ill 1 over N Martinton Dt No 2

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · 2.20 MI N of US 52 · Structure no. 038001900000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 1 over N Martinton Dt No 2 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ill 1 over N Martinton Dt No 2 in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 70 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 1
CrossesN Martinton Dt No 2
Location2.20 MI N of US 52
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates40.92199, -87.73106
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2023)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ill 1 over N Martinton Dt No 2 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Ill 1 over N Martinton Dt No 2 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 1 over N Martinton Dt No 2 carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ill 1 over N Martinton Dt No 2?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 1 over N Martinton Dt No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.