US Bridges

CH-4 over Trib of Lamotte Ck

Fair

Crawford County, Illinois · W of Palestine · Structure no. 017304700000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-4 over Trib of Lamotte Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-4 over Trib of Lamotte Ck in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 49 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCH-4
CrossesTrib of Lamotte Ck
LocationW of Palestine
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.99997, -87.62525
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Trib of Lamotte Ck built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CH-4 over Trib of Lamotte Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CH-4 over Trib of Lamotte Ck carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CH-4 over Trib of Lamotte Ck?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CH-4 over Trib of Lamotte Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.