Il 26 over UP RR
FairLee County, Illinois · S Edge of Dixon · Structure no. 052006200000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 26 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 26 over UP RR in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,717 by 2046. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 26 over UP RR built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 26 over UP 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Il 26 over UP RR carry?
About 14,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Il 26 over UP RR?
The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Il 26 over UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.