US Bridges

Camp Butler Rd. over Old 36 (wb)

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 1.7M E Il 54 · Structure no. 084051800000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Butler Rd. over Old 36 (wb) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camp Butler Rd. over Old 36 (wb) in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,444 by 2046. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCamp Butler Rd.
CrossesOld 36 (wb)
Location1.7M E Il 54
Coordinates39.83122, -89.55444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2022)
Projected traffic4,444 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Camp Butler Rd. over Old 36 (wb) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Butler Rd. over Old 36 (wb) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Camp Butler Rd. over Old 36 (wb) carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Camp Butler Rd. over Old 36 (wb)?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Butler Rd. over Old 36 (wb)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.