US Bridges

Il 17/40 over UP RR

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · At Camp Grove · Structure no. 062003800000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 17/40 over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 17/40 over UP RR in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2046. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 17/40
CrossesUP RR
LocationAt Camp Grove
RouteState Highway 17
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.0758, -89.6316
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 17/40 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 17/40 over UP 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 2023.

How much traffic does Il 17/40 over UP RR carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Il 17/40 over UP RR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 17/40 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.