US Bridges

Ch 26 over Trib to Spoon River

Good

Fulton County, Illinois · SE-30-T8NR2E · Structure no. 029324000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 26 over Trib to Spoon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 26 over Trib to Spoon River in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCh 26
CrossesTrib to Spoon River
LocationSE-30-T8NR2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.64713, -90.31479
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 26 over Trib to Spoon River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 26 over Trib to Spoon River 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 26 over Trib to Spoon River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ch 26 over Trib to Spoon River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 26 over Trib to Spoon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.