US Bridges

Farnham ST over At&sf (004649A)

Good

Knox County, Illinois · 2 Blks N. of Main ST · Structure no. 048602700000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farnham ST over At&sf (004649A) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Farnham ST over At&sf (004649A) in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 49 years old, older 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,595 by 2046. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFarnham ST
CrossesAt&sf (004649A)
Location2 Blks N. of Main ST
Coordinates40.95134, -90.34528
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2022)
Projected traffic9,595 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Farnham ST over At&sf (004649A) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Farnham ST over At&sf (004649A) 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Farnham ST over At&sf (004649A) carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Farnham ST over At&sf (004649A)?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Farnham ST over At&sf (004649A)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.