Ch 19 over S. Edwards River
PoorHenry County, Illinois · 6 Mi. S.W. Cambridge · Structure no. 037300500000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 19 over S. Edwards River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 19 over S. Edwards River in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2046. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 19 over S. Edwards River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 19 over S. Edwards River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 19 over S. Edwards River carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Ch 19 over S. Edwards River?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 19 over S. Edwards River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.