US Bridges

Veterans / Il 4 (n over NS RR & Gateway W RR

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · .2M N I-72 · Structure no. 084018900000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
31,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans / Il 4 (n over NS RR & Gateway W RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans / Il 4 (n over NS RR & Gateway W RR in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 31,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,100 by 2046. The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans / Il 4 (n
CrossesNS RR & Gateway W RR
Location.2M N I-72
RouteState Highway 4
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.74633, -89.70621
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,800 (2023)
Projected traffic15,100 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans / Il 4 (n over NS RR & Gateway W RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans / Il 4 (n over NS RR & Gateway W RR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans / Il 4 (n over NS RR & Gateway W RR carry?

About 31,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Veterans / Il 4 (n over NS RR & Gateway W RR?

The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans / Il 4 (n over NS RR & Gateway W RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.