US Bridges

Il 255 SB over UPRR Kcsrr

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 0.25MI NW of Humbert RD · Structure no. 060031100000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 255 SB over UPRR Kcsrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 255 SB over UPRR Kcsrr in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,850 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,424 by 2046. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIl 255 SB
CrossesUPRR Kcsrr
Location0.25MI NW of Humbert RD
RouteState Highway 255
Coordinates38.96492, -90.1842
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,850 (2023)
Projected traffic3,424 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 255 SB over UPRR Kcsrr built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 255 SB over UPRR Kcsrr 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Il 255 SB over UPRR Kcsrr carry?

About 9,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Il 255 SB over UPRR Kcsrr?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Il 255 SB over UPRR Kcsrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.