US Bridges

Glen Cros/Fau 8899 over Judys Branch

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 100 W of Bike Trail · Structure no. 060660500000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glen Cros/Fau 8899 over Judys Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glen Cros/Fau 8899 over Judys Branch in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,852 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGlen Cros/Fau 8899
CrossesJudys Branch
Location100 W of Bike Trail
Coordinates38.75236, -89.97138
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,852 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glen Cros/Fau 8899 over Judys Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glen Cros/Fau 8899 over Judys Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Glen Cros/Fau 8899 over Judys Branch carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Glen Cros/Fau 8899 over Judys Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Glen Cros/Fau 8899 over Judys Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.