US Bridges

US 67 over Henderson CR

PoorPosted for load

Mercer County, Illinois · 6.7 MI S of Viola · Structure no. 066000400000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Henderson CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 67 over Henderson CR in Mercer County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 94 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,424 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesHenderson CR
Location6.7 MI S of Viola
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates41.09981, -90.58901
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,424 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 67 over Henderson CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 67 over Henderson CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 over Henderson CR carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Henderson CR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Henderson CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.