US Bridges

Ch 9 (raritan Road over Trib to Honey CR

Good

Henderson County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W of Raritan · Structure no. 036001800000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 9 (raritan Road over Trib to Honey CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 9 (raritan Road over Trib to Honey CR in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 69 years old, older 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCh 9 (raritan Road
CrossesTrib to Honey CR
Location1.5 MI W of Raritan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.69685, -90.85816
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2021)
Projected traffic732 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 9 (raritan Road over Trib to Honey CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Ch 9 (raritan Road over Trib to Honey CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 9 (raritan Road over Trib to Honey CR carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ch 9 (raritan Road over Trib to Honey CR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 9 (raritan Road over Trib to Honey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.