US Bridges

Lincoln Pkwy. over Brainerds Branch

Fair

Logan County, Illinois · 1.5M E Old Il 121 · Structure no. 054200200000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Pkwy. over Brainerds Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lincoln Pkwy. over Brainerds Branch in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 86 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 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,985 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Pkwy.
CrossesBrainerds Branch
Location1.5M E Old Il 121
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.16423, -89.35722
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2022)
Projected traffic5,985 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Pkwy. over Brainerds Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is Lincoln Pkwy. over Brainerds Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Pkwy. over Brainerds Branch carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Pkwy. over Brainerds Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Lincoln Pkwy. over Brainerds Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.