US Bridges

N Reardon LA over Atchison Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 2.5 Mi. E. of Bonnie · Structure no. 041375400000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Reardon LA over Atchison Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Reardon LA over Atchison Creek 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Reardon LA
CrossesAtchison Creek
Location2.5 Mi. E. of Bonnie
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.20297, -88.85175
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 length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N Reardon LA over Atchison Creek built?

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

What condition is N Reardon LA over Atchison Creek 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 N Reardon LA over Atchison Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Reardon LA over Atchison Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N Reardon LA over Atchison Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.