Ch 11 over Lierle Branch
FairAdams County, Illinois · 4.6 MI N of Liberty · Structure no. 001331700000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 575
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 11 over Lierle Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 11 over Lierle Branch in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 11 over Lierle Branch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 11 over Lierle Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 11 over Lierle Branch carry?
About 575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ch 11 over Lierle Branch?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 11 over Lierle Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.