Ch 8 over Lone Tree Creek
PoorChampaign County, Illinois · .3 MI E of Foosland · Structure no. 010024900000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 8 over Lone Tree Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 8 over Lone Tree Creek in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 8 over Lone Tree Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 8 over Lone Tree Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 8 over Lone Tree Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ch 8 over Lone Tree Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 8 over Lone Tree Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.