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Emden-Burton View over Prairie CR Trib

Good

Logan County, Illinois · 2 MI S Emden · Structure no. 054306200000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emden-Burton View over Prairie CR Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emden-Burton View over Prairie CR Trib in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 446 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEmden-Burton View
CrossesPrairie CR Trib
Location2 MI S Emden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.26699, -89.48819
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic446 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 Emden-Burton View over Prairie CR Trib built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emden-Burton View over Prairie CR Trib 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Emden-Burton View over Prairie CR Trib carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Emden-Burton View over Prairie CR Trib?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Emden-Burton View over Prairie CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.