US Bridges

US 67 NB over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Morgan County, Illinois · 4.5M N US67/I72/US36 · Structure no. 069007600000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 NB over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 NB over Norfolk Southern RR in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,449 by 2046. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 67 NB
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location4.5M N US67/I72/US36
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates39.74563, -90.29499
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,450 (2023)
Projected traffic2,449 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 NB over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 NB over Norfolk Southern RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 NB over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 5,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 67 NB over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 NB over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.