US Bridges

US 67 over Middle Hendn CR

Poor

Warren County, Illinois · 0.8 MI S of Ill 135 · Structure no. 094000200000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Middle Hendn CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 over Middle Hendn CR in Warren County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 71 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 4 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 67
CrossesMiddle Hendn CR
Location0.8 MI S of Ill 135
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates41.05506, -90.62789
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2021)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 over Middle Hendn CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 67 over Middle Hendn CR 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 US 67 over Middle Hendn CR carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Middle Hendn CR?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Middle Hendn CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.