US Bridges

Pleasant Hill Road over Icg Railroad

Fair

Jackson County, Illinois · 1/4 Mile East RTE 51 · Structure no. 039610200000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Hill Road over Icg Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Hill Road over Icg Railroad in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,595 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Hill Road
CrossesIcg Railroad
Location1/4 Mile East RTE 51
CountyJackson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.70044, -89.21319
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2022)
Projected traffic9,595 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Hill Road over Icg Railroad built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Hill Road over Icg Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Hill Road over Icg Railroad carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Hill Road over Icg Railroad?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Hill Road over Icg Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.