US Bridges

Beemerville RD over I-39 & US 51

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 3 MI S of US 30 · Structure no. 052005400000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beemerville RD over I-39 & US 51 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beemerville RD over I-39 & US 51 in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBeemerville RD
CrossesI-39 & US 51
Location3 MI S of US 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.71665, -89.00882
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length269 ft (82.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Beemerville RD over I-39 & US 51 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beemerville RD over I-39 & US 51 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Beemerville RD over I-39 & US 51 carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Beemerville RD over I-39 & US 51?

The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Beemerville RD over I-39 & US 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.