I-255 SB over 162 Abandon UPRR 2 Trail
PoorMadison County, Illinois · 2 MI W of Il 157 · Structure no. 060022000000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 358 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-255 SB over 162 Abandon UPRR 2 Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-255 SB over 162 Abandon UPRR 2 Trail in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,935 by 2046. The structure is 358 ft (109 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-255 SB over 162 Abandon UPRR 2 Trail built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-255 SB over 162 Abandon UPRR 2 Trail in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does I-255 SB over 162 Abandon UPRR 2 Trail carry?
About 20,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-255 SB over 162 Abandon UPRR 2 Trail?
The structure is 358 ft (109 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns I-255 SB over 162 Abandon UPRR 2 Trail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.