US Bridges

Ill 29 over Senechwine CR

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · N Edge Chillicothe · Structure no. 072001400000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 29 over Senechwine CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 29 over Senechwine CR in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 86 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,232 by 2046. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIll 29
CrossesSenechwine CR
LocationN Edge Chillicothe
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates40.93754, -89.48606
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2023)
Projected traffic8,232 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 Senechwine CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Ill 29 over Senechwine CR 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 Senechwine CR carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ill 29 over Senechwine CR?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 29 over Senechwine CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.