US Bridges

Ill 29 over Ill River Trib

FairPosted for load

Peoria County, Illinois · 0.63MI N Peo CO Line · Structure no. 062001000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 29 over Ill River Trib is a concrete slab carrying Ill 29 over Ill River Trib in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,070 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIll 29
CrossesIll River Trib
Location0.63MI N Peo CO Line
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates40.98104, -89.4513
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,350 (2023)
Projected traffic7,070 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ill 29 over Ill River Trib built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 29 over Ill River Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 29 over Ill River Trib carry?

About 5,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ill 29 over Ill River Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 29 over Ill River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.