US Bridges

Shipman Blktp over Coops CR

Good

Macoupin County, Illinois · 2.6 M N of Il 16 · Structure no. 059051100000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shipman Blktp over Coops CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shipman Blktp over Coops CR in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesShipman Blktp
CrossesCoops CR
Location2.6 M N of Il 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacoupin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.14545, -90.02267
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2021)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shipman Blktp over Coops CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shipman Blktp over Coops CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Shipman Blktp over Coops CR carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Shipman Blktp over Coops CR?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Shipman Blktp over Coops CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.