US Bridges

Roots RD over UPRR

Fair

Randolph County, Illinois · 1 MI E of Roots · Structure no. 079002000000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roots RD over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roots RD over UPRR in Randolph County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRoots RD
CrossesUPRR
Location1 MI E of Roots
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.01749, -89.95067
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 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 length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2024)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Roots RD over UPRR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Roots RD over UPRR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Roots RD over UPRR carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Roots RD over UPRR?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Roots RD over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.