US Bridges

CH-11 Schnieder RD over First Salt Creek

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 1 MI E Teutopolis · Structure no. 025302900000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-11 Schnieder RD over First Salt Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CH-11 Schnieder RD over First Salt Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCH-11 Schnieder RD
CrossesFirst Salt Creek
Location1 MI E Teutopolis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.14279, -88.44454
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic424 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CH-11 Schnieder RD over First Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-11 Schnieder RD over First Salt Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CH-11 Schnieder RD over First Salt Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CH-11 Schnieder RD over First Salt Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CH-11 Schnieder RD over First Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.