Colfax ST over Trib of Spring CR
PoorPosted for loadIroquois County, Illinois · 2 Blks S.Of US 24 · Structure no. 038660100000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colfax ST over Trib of Spring CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colfax ST over Trib of Spring CR in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Colfax ST over Trib of Spring CR built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colfax ST over Trib of Spring CR 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Colfax ST over Trib of Spring CR carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Colfax ST over Trib of Spring CR?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Colfax ST over Trib of Spring CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.