US Bridges

East Lake Shore DR over Illinois Central RR

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · .6M E I-55 · Structure no. 084020800000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Lake Shore DR over Illinois Central RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Lake Shore DR over Illinois Central RR in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2046. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Lake Shore DR
CrossesIllinois Central RR
Location.6M E I-55
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.68912, -89.63164
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,121 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 East Lake Shore DR over Illinois Central RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Lake Shore DR over Illinois Central 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does East Lake Shore DR over Illinois Central RR carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Lake Shore DR over Illinois Central RR?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns East Lake Shore DR over Illinois Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.