US Bridges

CR 1250 E over Swan Pond Lateral

Good

Hamilton County, Illinois · 2.0 MI NE of Dale · Structure no. 033332700000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1250 E over Swan Pond Lateral is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1250 E over Swan Pond Lateral in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 1250 E
CrossesSwan Pond Lateral
Location2.0 MI NE of Dale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.02024, -88.47533
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks56%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 CR 1250 E over Swan Pond Lateral built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1250 E over Swan Pond Lateral 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1250 E over Swan Pond Lateral carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is CR 1250 E over Swan Pond Lateral?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1250 E over Swan Pond Lateral?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.