US Bridges

Il 1 over Iroquois River

Good

Iroquois County, Illinois · 1.0 MI N of US 24 · Structure no. 038021900000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
346 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 1 over Iroquois River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 1 over Iroquois River in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,525 by 2046. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIl 1
CrossesIroquois River
Location1.0 MI N of US 24
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates40.79377, -87.74471
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,525 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Il 1 over Iroquois River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 1 over Iroquois River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2021.

How much traffic does Il 1 over Iroquois River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 1 over Iroquois River?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 1 over Iroquois River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.