US Bridges

Nokomis Blacktop over Middle Fk Shoal CR

Good

Montgomery County, Illinois · 7.4M E Il 127 · Structure no. 068006000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nokomis Blacktop over Middle Fk Shoal CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nokomis Blacktop over Middle Fk Shoal CR in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesNokomis Blacktop
CrossesMiddle Fk Shoal CR
Location7.4M E Il 127
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.30497, -89.43005
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nokomis Blacktop over Middle Fk Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nokomis Blacktop over Middle Fk Shoal CR 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Nokomis Blacktop over Middle Fk Shoal CR carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nokomis Blacktop over Middle Fk Shoal CR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nokomis Blacktop over Middle Fk Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.