US Bridges

FAU6358/EMERSON ST over Southern Pacific RR

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 0.5 MI NW 51 & 150 · Structure no. 057633600000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU6358/EMERSON ST over Southern Pacific RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU6358/EMERSON ST over Southern Pacific RR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,596 by 2046. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU6358/EMERSON ST
CrossesSouthern Pacific RR
Location0.5 MI NW 51 & 150
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.49317, -89.00031
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2024)
Projected traffic4,596 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU6358/EMERSON ST over Southern Pacific RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU6358/EMERSON ST over Southern Pacific RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAU6358/EMERSON ST over Southern Pacific RR carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU6358/EMERSON ST over Southern Pacific RR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU6358/EMERSON ST over Southern Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.