US Bridges

Ill 8 over BNSF (094069E)

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · At Oak Hill · Structure no. 072004200000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 8 over BNSF (094069E) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 8 over BNSF (094069E) in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 90 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 8
CrossesBNSF (094069E)
LocationAt Oak Hill
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.7865, -89.86481
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2021)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Ill 8 over BNSF (094069E) built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Ill 8 over BNSF (094069E) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 8 over BNSF (094069E) carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ill 8 over BNSF (094069E)?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 8 over BNSF (094069E)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.