US Bridges

Ill 61 over LA Moine River

Fair

McDonough County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Colmar · Structure no. 055008300000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
478 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 61 over LA Moine River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 61 over LA Moine River in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 478 ft (145.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesIll 61
CrossesLA Moine River
Location1 MI S of Colmar
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates40.33222, -90.89613
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length478 ft (145.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 61 over LA Moine River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 61 over LA Moine River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 61 over LA Moine River carry?

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

How long is Ill 61 over LA Moine River?

The structure is 478 ft (145.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 61 over LA Moine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.