US Bridges

Ch 19 over Lake Mattoon

Good

Cumberland County, Illinois · 1.5 Mi. N Neoga · Structure no. 018320400000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 19 over Lake Mattoon is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 19 over Lake Mattoon in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCh 19
CrossesLake Mattoon
Location1.5 Mi. N Neoga
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.35362, -88.46793
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic546 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 19 over Lake Mattoon built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 19 over Lake Mattoon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 19 over Lake Mattoon carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ch 19 over Lake Mattoon?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 19 over Lake Mattoon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.