US Bridges

MS-1505 Bulingtonr over E Fork Lamoine River

Poor

McDonough County, Illinois · SE-25-T6NR3W · Structure no. 055600100000000

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

MS-1505 Bulingtonr over E Fork Lamoine River is a concrete channel beam carrying MS-1505 Bulingtonr over E Fork Lamoine River in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesMS-1505 Bulingtonr
CrossesE Fork Lamoine River
LocationSE-25-T6NR3W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.47759, -90.67626
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2021)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$61,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was MS-1505 Bulingtonr over E Fork Lamoine River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is MS-1505 Bulingtonr over E Fork Lamoine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does MS-1505 Bulingtonr over E Fork Lamoine River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is MS-1505 Bulingtonr over E Fork Lamoine River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns MS-1505 Bulingtonr over E Fork Lamoine River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.