US Bridges

Ch 4 over Pigeon Creek

Good

Adams County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E Payson · Structure no. 001333400000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 4 over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 4 over Pigeon Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 4
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location2.5 MI E Payson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.82184, -91.18489
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic581 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 4 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 4 over Pigeon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 4 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ch 4 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 4 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.