US Bridges

CO HWY 18 over LA Moine River

Fair

Hancock County, Illinois · 3 MI E of Burnside · Structure no. 034318000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 18 over LA Moine River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO HWY 18 over LA Moine River in Hancock County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO HWY 18
CrossesLA Moine River
Location3 MI E of Burnside
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.49536, -91.04801
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 CO HWY 18 over LA Moine River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY 18 over LA Moine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CO HWY 18 over LA Moine River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 18 over LA Moine River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO HWY 18 over LA Moine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.