US Bridges

Il 40 over Il Riv Wash.St T&p RR

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · Bob Michel Bridge · Structure no. 090012200000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 40 over Il Riv Wash.St T&p RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 40 over Il Riv Wash.St T&p RR in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,453 by 2046. The structure is 2,365 ft (720.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 40
CrossesIl Riv Wash.St T&p RR
LocationBob Michel Bridge
RouteState Highway 40
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.68756, -89.59369
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,365 ft (720.9 m)
Longest span360 ft (109.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2021)
Projected traffic15,453 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 40 over Il Riv Wash.St T&p RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 40 over Il Riv Wash.St T&p 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Il 40 over Il Riv Wash.St T&p RR carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 40 over Il Riv Wash.St T&p RR?

The structure is 2,365 ft (720.9 m) long with a longest span of 360 ft (109.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Il 40 over Il Riv Wash.St T&p RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.