US Bridges

Garfield Av(fau 73 over Ic RR

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · 0.50 MI E of US 51 · Structure no. 058600000000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
630 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,950
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield Av(fau 73 over Ic RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garfield Av(fau 73 over Ic RR in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 67 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 7,950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,030 by 2046. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGarfield Av(fau 73
CrossesIc RR
Location0.50 MI E of US 51
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.86232, -88.94683
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length630 ft (192 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,950 (2020)
Projected traffic8,030 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$13.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garfield Av(fau 73 over Ic RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Garfield Av(fau 73 over Ic RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Garfield Av(fau 73 over Ic RR carry?

About 7,950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Garfield Av(fau 73 over Ic RR?

The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield Av(fau 73 over Ic RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.