US Bridges

Side Street over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Johnson County, Illinois · Goreville E.Ill 37 · Structure no. 044990500000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Side Street over Union Pacific RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Side Street over Union Pacific RR in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSide Street
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
LocationGoreville E.Ill 37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.54649, -88.96881
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic26 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$148,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Side Street over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Side Street over Union Pacific RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Side Street over Union Pacific RR carry?

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

How long is Side Street over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Side Street over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.