US Bridges

Ill 29 over Ill River Trib

Fair

Putnam County, Illinois · 3.17 MI N of Ill 18 · Structure no. 078000500000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 29 over Ill River Trib is a concrete slab carrying Ill 29 over Ill River Trib in Putnam County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,016 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIll 29
CrossesIll River Trib
Location3.17 MI N of Ill 18
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates41.15619, -89.37659
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,016 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ill River Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 29 over Ill River Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 29 over Ill River Trib carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ill 29 over Ill River Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 29 over Ill River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.