US Bridges

Jefferson Street over Brainards Branch

Good

Logan County, Illinois · 0.46 MI N of Il 10 · Structure no. 054601800000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Street over Brainards Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Jefferson Street over Brainards Branch in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,103 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJefferson Street
CrossesBrainards Branch
Location0.46 MI N of Il 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.16443, -89.38224
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,103 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Jefferson Street over Brainards Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Street over Brainards Branch 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 Jefferson Street over Brainards Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Street over Brainards Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Street over Brainards Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.