US Bridges

Il 111 over UPRR

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 2 M N 270 · Structure no. 060012200000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 111 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 111 over UPRR in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 85 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 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,618 by 2046. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesIl 111
CrossesUPRR
Location2 M N 270
RouteState Highway 111
Coordinates38.78964, -90.06685
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,618 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 111 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Il 111 over UPRR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Il 111 over UPRR carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Il 111 over UPRR?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 111 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.