US Bridges

New Holland-San Jo over Prairie Ck

Poor

Logan County, Illinois · 4 MI N New Holland · Structure no. 054302600000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Holland-San Jo over Prairie Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying New Holland-San Jo over Prairie Ck in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew Holland-San Jo
CrossesPrairie Ck
Location4 MI N New Holland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.24334, -89.58247
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic263 by 2046
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 New Holland-San Jo over Prairie Ck built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Holland-San Jo over Prairie Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does New Holland-San Jo over Prairie Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is New Holland-San Jo over Prairie Ck?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns New Holland-San Jo over Prairie Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.