Il 8/ Il 116 over Illinois Riv BNSF T&p
PoorTazewell County, Illinois · Cedar ST at Peoria · Structure no. 090003000000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,700 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 8/ Il 116 over Illinois Riv BNSF T&p is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Il 8/ Il 116 over Illinois Riv BNSF T&p in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 93 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,524 by 2046. The structure is 3,700 ft (1,127.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 8/ Il 116 over Illinois Riv BNSF T&p built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Il 8/ Il 116 over Illinois Riv BNSF T&p in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Il 8/ Il 116 over Illinois Riv BNSF T&p carry?
About 12,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Il 8/ Il 116 over Illinois Riv BNSF T&p?
The structure is 3,700 ft (1,127.8 m) long with a longest span of 296 ft (90.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Il 8/ Il 116 over Illinois Riv BNSF T&p?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.