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Veterans Honor Prk over CSXT Railroad

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 0.1 MI N Trestle RD · Structure no. 060680100000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Honor Prk over CSXT Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Honor Prk over CSXT Railroad in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,494 by 2046. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Honor Prk
CrossesCSXT Railroad
Location0.1 MI N Trestle RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.75156, -89.65582
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length235 ft (71.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,494 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Veterans Honor Prk over CSXT Railroad built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Honor Prk over CSXT Railroad 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Honor Prk over CSXT Railroad carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Honor Prk over CSXT Railroad?

The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Honor Prk over CSXT Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.