US Bridges

Elliott Street #55 over Baltimore & Ohio RR

Good

Richland County, Illinois · Olney · Structure no. 080600100000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliott Street #55 over Baltimore & Ohio RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elliott Street #55 over Baltimore & Ohio RR in Richland County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElliott Street #55
CrossesBaltimore & Ohio RR
LocationOlney
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.72586, -88.07987
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$472,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elliott Street #55 over Baltimore & Ohio RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliott Street #55 over Baltimore & Ohio RR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Elliott Street #55 over Baltimore & Ohio RR carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Elliott Street #55 over Baltimore & Ohio RR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Elliott Street #55 over Baltimore & Ohio RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.