US Bridges

Ill 41 over Kjry Bnsfrrs

Fair

McDonough County, Illinois · 2.5 MI S of Bushnell · Structure no. 055000800000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 41 over Kjry Bnsfrrs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 41 over Kjry Bnsfrrs in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 87 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,727 by 2046. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesIll 41
CrossesKjry Bnsfrrs
Location2.5 MI S of Bushnell
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates40.50739, -90.50323
Functional classRural 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,727 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 41 over Kjry Bnsfrrs built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Ill 41 over Kjry Bnsfrrs 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 41 over Kjry Bnsfrrs carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ill 41 over Kjry Bnsfrrs?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 41 over Kjry Bnsfrrs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.