US Bridges

Armington Rd-Ch 8 over I-155

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · 3 MI S of Ill 122 · Structure no. 090013900000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armington Rd-Ch 8 over I-155 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Armington Rd-Ch 8 over I-155 in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesArmington Rd-Ch 8
CrossesI-155
Location3 MI S of Ill 122
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.33729, -89.45436
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Armington Rd-Ch 8 over I-155 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armington Rd-Ch 8 over I-155 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 Armington Rd-Ch 8 over I-155 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Armington Rd-Ch 8 over I-155?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Armington Rd-Ch 8 over I-155?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.