Ch 9 Kempton over Stream
GoodFord County, Illinois · 1740E 3700N · Structure no. 027300200000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 9 Kempton over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Ch 9 Kempton over Stream in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 9 Kempton over Stream built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 9 Kempton over Stream 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 9 Kempton over Stream carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Ch 9 Kempton over Stream?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 9 Kempton over Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.