US Bridges

Il 8/ Il 116 over Edmund ST

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · Cedar ST Extension · Structure no. 090003200000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 8/ Il 116 over Edmund ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 8/ Il 116 over Edmund ST in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 59 years old, older 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,191 by 2046. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 8/ Il 116
CrossesEdmund ST
LocationCedar ST Extension
RouteState Highway 8
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.66935, -89.59051
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2021)
Projected traffic9,191 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Il 8/ Il 116 over Edmund ST built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Il 8/ Il 116 over Edmund ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does Il 8/ Il 116 over Edmund ST carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Il 8/ Il 116 over Edmund ST?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Il 8/ Il 116 over Edmund ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.