US Bridges

CH-11 (fas 666) over Kaskaskia River

Fair

Douglas County, Illinois · 2.95 MI W of Arcola · Structure no. 021452000000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-11 (fas 666) over Kaskaskia River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-11 (fas 666) over Kaskaskia River in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 64 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 5 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCH-11 (fas 666)
CrossesKaskaskia River
Location2.95 MI W of Arcola
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.68077, -88.37611
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length251 ft (76.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2022)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-11 (fas 666) over Kaskaskia River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is CH-11 (fas 666) over Kaskaskia River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CH-11 (fas 666) over Kaskaskia River carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is CH-11 (fas 666) over Kaskaskia River?

The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CH-11 (fas 666) over Kaskaskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.