US Bridges

Short ST over Cn/Ic RR

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · Bluford · Structure no. 041993100000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Short ST over Cn/Ic RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Short ST over Cn/Ic RR in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesShort ST
CrossesCn/Ic RR
LocationBluford
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.33098, -88.72789
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Short ST over Cn/Ic RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Short ST over Cn/Ic 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 Short ST over Cn/Ic RR carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Short ST over Cn/Ic RR?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Short ST over Cn/Ic RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.