Ch 26 Steves RD over The Big Four
PoorFord County, Illinois · 360N 1500E · Structure no. 027303400000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 26 Steves RD over The Big Four is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 26 Steves RD over The Big Four in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 26 Steves RD over The Big Four built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 26 Steves RD over The Big Four in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 26 Steves RD over The Big Four carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ch 26 Steves RD over The Big Four?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 26 Steves RD over The Big Four?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.