US Bridges

E. Straza RD over C.N.I.C Railroad

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 4 MI S Belle Rive · Structure no. 041993000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

E. Straza RD over C.N.I.C Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E. Straza RD over C.N.I.C Railroad in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Straza RD
CrossesC.N.I.C Railroad
Location4 MI S Belle Rive
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.16956, -88.74448
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks28%
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

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 E. Straza RD over C.N.I.C Railroad built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Straza RD over C.N.I.C 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E. Straza RD over C.N.I.C Railroad carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is E. Straza RD over C.N.I.C Railroad?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E. Straza RD over C.N.I.C Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.