US Bridges

Ch 19 over Hillery Creek

Good

Henry County, Illinois · 3 MI S Cambridge · Structure no. 037338500000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 19 over Hillery Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 19 over Hillery Creek in Henry 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCh 19
CrossesHillery Creek
Location3 MI S Cambridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.25103, -90.18842
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic325 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 19 over Hillery Creek built?

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

What condition is Ch 19 over Hillery Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 19 over Hillery Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Ch 19 over Hillery Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 19 over Hillery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.