US Bridges

Latimer ST over Bn RR (072641E)

Good

Knox County, Illinois · S1/2-33-T10NR1E · Structure no. 048606000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Latimer ST over Bn RR (072641E) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Latimer ST over Bn RR (072641E) in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLatimer ST
CrossesBn RR (072641E)
LocationS1/2-33-T10NR1E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKnox County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.80524, -90.39545
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks14%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Latimer ST over Bn RR (072641E) built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Latimer ST over Bn RR (072641E) 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Latimer ST over Bn RR (072641E) carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Latimer ST over Bn RR (072641E)?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Latimer ST over Bn RR (072641E)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.