US Bridges

Old Ill 29 over Senachwine Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Illinois · 660N 325E · Structure no. 078002300000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ill 29 over Senachwine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Ill 29 over Senachwine Creek in Putnam County, Illinois. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 6 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 598 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Ill 29
CrossesSenachwine Creek
Location660N 325E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.20226, -89.40433
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic598 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Old Ill 29 over Senachwine Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ill 29 over Senachwine Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Ill 29 over Senachwine Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Old Ill 29 over Senachwine Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ill 29 over Senachwine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.