US Bridges

Covington Rd/Tr 11 over Santa Fe Ditch

Good

Clinton County, Illinois · 1 MI SE Ofbartelso · Structure no. 014400600000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covington Rd/Tr 11 over Santa Fe Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Covington Rd/Tr 11 over Santa Fe Ditch in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCovington Rd/Tr 11
CrossesSanta Fe Ditch
Location1 MI SE Ofbartelso
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.52484, -89.4459
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic770 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Covington Rd/Tr 11 over Santa Fe Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covington Rd/Tr 11 over Santa Fe Ditch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Covington Rd/Tr 11 over Santa Fe Ditch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Covington Rd/Tr 11 over Santa Fe Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Covington Rd/Tr 11 over Santa Fe Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.