US Bridges

Main ST over Judys Branch

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · S. Meridian RD · Structure no. 060660600000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Judys Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main ST over Judys Branch in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,494 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesJudys Branch
LocationS. Meridian RD
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.74839, -89.98386
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,494 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Main ST over Judys Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Judys Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over Judys Branch carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Judys Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Judys Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.