US Bridges

Il 8 over Bn RR (072537K)

Good

Peoria County, Illinois · At Edwards · Structure no. 072024800000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 8 over Bn RR (072537K) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 8 over Bn RR (072537K) in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,567 by 2046. The structure is 353 ft (107.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 8
CrossesBn RR (072537K)
LocationAt Edwards
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.74495, -89.74258
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length353 ft (107.7 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,567 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 Il 8 over Bn RR (072537K) built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 8 over Bn RR (072537K) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Il 8 over Bn RR (072537K) carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 8 over Bn RR (072537K)?

The structure is 353 ft (107.7 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 8 over Bn RR (072537K)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.