US Bridges

Ch 9 over Scattering Fork

Good

Douglas County, Illinois · 4.2 MI SE of Tuscola · Structure no. 021460100000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 9 over Scattering Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 9 over Scattering Fork in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 9
CrossesScattering Fork
Location4.2 MI SE of Tuscola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.75138, -88.2321
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks6%
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

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 9 over Scattering Fork built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 9 over Scattering Fork 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 Ch 9 over Scattering Fork carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ch 9 over Scattering Fork?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 9 over Scattering Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.