US Bridges

CH-11 Schnieder RD over Br First Salt Creek

Good

Effingham County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E Teutopolis · Structure no. 025321100000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-11 Schnieder RD over Br First Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-11 Schnieder RD over Br First Salt Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCH-11 Schnieder RD
CrossesBr First Salt Creek
Location1.5 MI E Teutopolis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.14746, -88.44472
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic424 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-11 Schnieder RD over Br First Salt Creek 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 November 2022.

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

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.