US Bridges

Il 140 over UPRR

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 3.1MI W of I-55 · Structure no. 060022600000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 140 over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 140 over UPRR in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,815 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIl 140
CrossesUPRR
Location3.1MI W of I-55
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates38.89249, -89.90059
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,815 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 140 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 140 over UPRR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Il 140 over UPRR carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Il 140 over UPRR?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 140 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.