Ill 26 over Brown Run
FairMarshall County, Illinois · 3.2 Mi. S. of Rt 18 · Structure no. 062007000000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 26 over Brown Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 26 over Brown Run in Marshall County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 26 over Brown Run built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 26 over Brown Run 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 March 2021.
How much traffic does Ill 26 over Brown Run carry?
About 3,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ill 26 over Brown Run?
The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 26 over Brown Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.