US Bridges

Ch 4 Elliott RD over Unnamed Stream

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 750 N 1000 E · Structure no. 027345000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 4 Elliott RD over Unnamed Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 4 Elliott RD over Unnamed Stream in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCh 4 Elliott RD
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location750 N 1000 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.50843, -88.27182
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 4 Elliott RD over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 4 Elliott RD over Unnamed 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 4 Elliott RD over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 4 Elliott RD over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 4 Elliott RD over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.