US Bridges

E. Denker Rd. over Cnic RR

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 4 Mi. N of Bluford · Structure no. 041993200000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Denker Rd. over Cnic RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E. Denker Rd. over Cnic RR in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE. Denker Rd.
CrossesCnic RR
Location4 Mi. N of Bluford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.38373, -88.72286
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Denker Rd. over Cnic RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Denker Rd. over Cnic 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 2023.

How much traffic does E. Denker Rd. over Cnic RR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E. Denker Rd. over Cnic RR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E. Denker Rd. over Cnic RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.