Ch 11 over Little Wabash River
PoorColes County, Illinois · 2.3 MI W of Etna · Structure no. 015321500000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 525
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 11 over Little Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 11 over Little Wabash River in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 3 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 11 over Little Wabash River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 11 over Little Wabash River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 11 over Little Wabash River carry?
About 525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ch 11 over Little Wabash River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 11 over Little Wabash River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.