US Bridges

Boyd LN over Pierce

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NE Woodlawn · Structure no. 041375300000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyd LN over Pierce is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boyd LN over Pierce in Jefferson 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBoyd LN
CrossesPierce
Location2.5 MI NE Woodlawn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.35923, -89.00404
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boyd LN over Pierce built?

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

What condition is Boyd LN over Pierce 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Boyd LN over Pierce carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Boyd LN over Pierce?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Boyd LN over Pierce?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.