US Bridges

Ringgold RD/CH15 over Unnamed Tribto Ohio

Good

Gallatin County, Illinois · 3.5MI S Shawneetown · Structure no. 030313400000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ringgold RD/CH15 over Unnamed Tribto Ohio is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ringgold RD/CH15 over Unnamed Tribto Ohio in Gallatin County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRinggold RD/CH15
CrossesUnnamed Tribto Ohio
Location3.5MI S Shawneetown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGallatin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.68239, -88.1828
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2023)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ringgold RD/CH15 over Unnamed Tribto Ohio built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ringgold RD/CH15 over Unnamed Tribto Ohio 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ringgold RD/CH15 over Unnamed Tribto Ohio carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ringgold RD/CH15 over Unnamed Tribto Ohio?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ringgold RD/CH15 over Unnamed Tribto Ohio?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.