US Bridges

Ch 19/DIAMOND Spri over Coles Creek

Good

Clinton County, Illinois · 1580N Diamond Spring · Structure no. 014510900000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 19/DIAMOND Spri over Coles Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 19/DIAMOND Spri over Coles Creek in Clinton County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCh 19/DIAMOND Spri
CrossesColes Creek
Location1580N Diamond Spring
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.64529, -89.15822
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 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 (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic358 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 19/DIAMOND Spri over Coles Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 19/DIAMOND Spri over Coles 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 19/DIAMOND Spri over Coles Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ch 19/DIAMOND Spri over Coles 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 19/DIAMOND Spri over Coles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.