US Bridges

Pontoon Road over UPRR Kcsrr NSRR

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 2.5 Mile S of I-270 · Structure no. 060620200000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
385 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pontoon Road over UPRR Kcsrr NSRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pontoon Road over UPRR Kcsrr NSRR in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,363 by 2046. The structure is 385 ft (117.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPontoon Road
CrossesUPRR Kcsrr NSRR
Location2.5 Mile S of I-270
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.73154, -90.12576
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2021)
Projected traffic9,363 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Pontoon Road over UPRR Kcsrr NSRR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pontoon Road over UPRR Kcsrr NSRR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pontoon Road over UPRR Kcsrr NSRR carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pontoon Road over UPRR Kcsrr NSRR?

The structure is 385 ft (117.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Pontoon Road over UPRR Kcsrr NSRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.