US Bridges

Il 9 & US 150 over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 1 MI E I55/74 · Structure no. 057022700000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 9 & US 150 over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 9 & US 150 over Union Pacific Railroad in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,212 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 9 & US 150
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location1 MI E I55/74
RouteU.S. Route 150
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.48432, -89.00515
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,212 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Il 9 & US 150 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 9 & US 150 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Il 9 & US 150 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 9 & US 150 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Il 9 & US 150 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.