US Bridges

Il 8/ Il 116 over Tazewell & Peoria RR

Poor

Tazewell County, Illinois · Cedar ST Extension · Structure no. 090003400000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
706 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 8/ Il 116 over Tazewell & Peoria RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 8/ Il 116 over Tazewell & Peoria RR in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,918 by 2046. The structure is 706 ft (215.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 8/ Il 116
CrossesTazewell & Peoria RR
LocationCedar ST Extension
RouteState Highway 8
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.66565, -89.58596
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length706 ft (215.2 m)
Longest span214 ft (65.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2021)
Projected traffic11,918 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Tazewell & Peoria RR built?

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

What condition is Il 8/ Il 116 over Tazewell & Peoria RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Il 8/ Il 116 over Tazewell & Peoria RR carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Il 8/ Il 116 over Tazewell & Peoria RR?

The structure is 706 ft (215.2 m) long with a longest span of 214 ft (65.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Il 8/ Il 116 over Tazewell & Peoria RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.