US Bridges

Loop RD over Casey Fork & UP RR

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Mt Vernon · Structure no. 041992800000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop RD over Casey Fork & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop RD over Casey Fork & UP RR in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLoop RD
CrossesCasey Fork & UP RR
Location1.5 MI N Mt Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.35165, -88.90002
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 inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2021)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Loop RD over Casey Fork & UP RR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop RD over Casey Fork & UP 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 2022.

How much traffic does Loop RD over Casey Fork & UP RR carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Loop RD over Casey Fork & UP RR?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Loop RD over Casey Fork & UP RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.