Ch 9 over Hackett Branch
FairPosted for loadDouglas County, Illinois · 3.2 MI SE of Tuscola · Structure no. 021411500000000
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 9 over Hackett Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Ch 9 over Hackett Branch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 9 over Hackett Branch built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 9 over Hackett Branch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ch 9 over Hackett Branch carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ch 9 over Hackett Branch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 9 over Hackett Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.