Ill 40 over BNSF RR (004590M)
PoorPeoria County, Illinois · S Edge of Edelstein · Structure no. 072002800000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 40 over BNSF RR (004590M) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 40 over BNSF RR (004590M) in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,131 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 40 over BNSF RR (004590M) built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Ill 40 over BNSF RR (004590M) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 40 over BNSF RR (004590M) carry?
About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ill 40 over BNSF RR (004590M)?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 40 over BNSF RR (004590M)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.