US Bridges

West Lincolnway over UP RR

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · 1.3 MI N JCT US 30 · Structure no. 098002400000000

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Lincolnway over UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Lincolnway over UP RR in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 96 years old, older 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,889 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Lincolnway
CrossesUP RR
Location1.3 MI N JCT US 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.78834, -89.75737
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2021)
Projected traffic3,889 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 West Lincolnway over UP RR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is West Lincolnway over UP 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does West Lincolnway over UP RR carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is West Lincolnway over UP RR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns West Lincolnway over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.