Old US 36/MORTON a over Bn RR
FairMorgan County, Illinois · 1.7M W I-72/US 36 · Structure no. 069050100000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 345 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 36/MORTON a over Bn RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 36/MORTON a over Bn RR in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,434 by 2046. The structure is 345 ft (105.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 36/MORTON a over Bn RR built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 36/MORTON a over Bn RR 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Old US 36/MORTON a over Bn RR carry?
About 7,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old US 36/MORTON a over Bn RR?
The structure is 345 ft (105.3 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 36/MORTON a over Bn RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.