US Bridges

Ch 34 (fau 6381) over Icg Railroad

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · Shirley Il · Structure no. 057391300000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 34 (fau 6381) over Icg Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 34 (fau 6381) over Icg Railroad in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 34 (fau 6381)
CrossesIcg Railroad
LocationShirley Il
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.4071, -89.06194
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic758 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 34 (fau 6381) over Icg Railroad built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 34 (fau 6381) over Icg 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 34 (fau 6381) over Icg Railroad carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Ch 34 (fau 6381) over Icg Railroad?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 34 (fau 6381) over Icg Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.