Ill 49 over Pigeon CR
FairIroquois County, Illinois · 4.4 MI N Ill 9 · Structure no. 038017400000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 49 over Pigeon CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 49 over Pigeon CR in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 51 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 49 over Pigeon CR built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Ill 49 over Pigeon CR 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 49 over Pigeon CR carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Ill 49 over Pigeon CR?
The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 49 over Pigeon CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.