US Bridges

Ch 9 (raritan Road over Honey CR

Fair

Henderson County, Illinois · W Edge of Raritan · Structure no. 036001900000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 9 (raritan Road over Honey CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 9 (raritan Road over Honey CR in Henderson County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 9 (raritan Road
CrossesHoney CR
LocationW Edge of Raritan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenderson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.69611, -90.83207
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$462,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Ch 9 (raritan Road over Honey CR 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 February 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 9 (raritan Road over Honey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.