US Bridges

Ill 49 over Trib of Shaveyail CR

Fair

Iroquois County, Illinois · 3.35 MI S of US 24 · Structure no. 038019100000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 49 over Trib of Shaveyail CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 49 over Trib of Shaveyail CR in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 49
CrossesTrib of Shaveyail CR
Location3.35 MI S of US 24
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates40.72154, -87.861
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ill 49 over Trib of Shaveyail CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 49 over Trib of Shaveyail 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Ill 49 over Trib of Shaveyail CR carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ill 49 over Trib of Shaveyail CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 49 over Trib of Shaveyail CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.