US Bridges

Or 11 over Hayes Branch

Good

Douglas County, Illinois · N Edge of Tuscola · Structure no. 021413900000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 11 over Hayes Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 11 over Hayes Branch in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOr 11
CrossesHayes Branch
LocationN Edge of Tuscola
Coordinates39.82044, -88.28507
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Or 11 over Hayes Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 11 over Hayes Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Or 11 over Hayes Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Or 11 over Hayes Branch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Or 11 over Hayes Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.