US Bridges

Ch 4 over Jordan Slough

Good

Douglas County, Illinois · 1.35 MI S Longview · Structure no. 021431500000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 4 over Jordan Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 4 over Jordan Slough in Douglas 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCh 4
CrossesJordan Slough
Location1.35 MI S Longview
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.86539, -88.06421
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks56%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Jordan Slough built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 4 over Jordan Slough 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 4 over Jordan Slough carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is Ch 4 over Jordan Slough?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 4 over Jordan Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.