US Bridges

Madison St/Il 97(E over Jefferson /Il 97(WB)

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · .7M W Walnut/Il 29 · Structure no. 084019000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison St/Il 97(E over Jefferson /Il 97(WB) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison St/Il 97(E over Jefferson /Il 97(WB) in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,202 by 2046. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison St/Il 97(E
CrossesJefferson /Il 97(WB)
Location.7M W Walnut/Il 29
RouteState Highway 97
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.80614, -89.67539
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span144 ft (44 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2023)
Projected traffic5,202 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Madison St/Il 97(E over Jefferson /Il 97(WB) built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison St/Il 97(E over Jefferson /Il 97(WB) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Madison St/Il 97(E over Jefferson /Il 97(WB) carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Madison St/Il 97(E over Jefferson /Il 97(WB)?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Madison St/Il 97(E over Jefferson /Il 97(WB)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.