US Bridges

N. Papertown LN over Cnic RR

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 4 MI Ene Harmony · Structure no. 041373800000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Papertown LN over Cnic RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N. Papertown LN over Cnic RR in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN. Papertown LN
CrossesCnic RR
Location4 MI Ene Harmony
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.42365, -88.71901
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 N. Papertown LN over Cnic RR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Papertown LN over Cnic RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N. Papertown LN over Cnic RR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N. Papertown LN over Cnic RR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N. Papertown LN over Cnic RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.