US Bridges

Ill 26 over Funks Run

Fair

Woodford County, Illinois · 19.56 MI S of Ill 17 · Structure no. 102002600000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 26 over Funks Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Ill 26 over Funks Run in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 70 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 6 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,858 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 26
CrossesFunks Run
Location19.56 MI S of Ill 17
RouteState Highway 26
CountyWoodford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.77721, -89.52229
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2023)
Projected traffic5,858 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 26 over Funks Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Ill 26 over Funks Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 26 over Funks Run carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ill 26 over Funks Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 26 over Funks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.