US Bridges

Ill 135 over Davids CR

Poor

Warren County, Illinois · .5 MI S Little York · Structure no. 094001900000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 135 over Davids CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 135 over Davids CR in Warren County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 95 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIll 135
CrossesDavids CR
Location.5 MI S Little York
RouteState Highway 135
Coordinates41.00136, -90.74652
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 135 over Davids CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Ill 135 over Davids 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 135 over Davids CR carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ill 135 over Davids CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 135 over Davids CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.