US Bridges

Ill 61 over BNSF RR (072826L)

Fair

McDonough County, Illinois · South of Colmar · Structure no. 055000900000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 61 over BNSF RR (072826L) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 61 over BNSF RR (072826L) in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 71 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 61
CrossesBNSF RR (072826L)
LocationSouth of Colmar
RouteState Highway 61
CountyMcDonough County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.33637, -90.89672
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$958,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 61 over BNSF RR (072826L) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Ill 61 over BNSF RR (072826L) 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Ill 61 over BNSF RR (072826L) carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ill 61 over BNSF RR (072826L)?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 61 over BNSF RR (072826L)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.