US Bridges

Ch 11 over C. Orchard Ck-Tr 362

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · N Line Sec 2-9-1 · Structure no. 039309700000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
287 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 11 over C. Orchard Ck-Tr 362 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 11 over C. Orchard Ck-Tr 362 in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 57 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCh 11
CrossesC. Orchard Ck-Tr 362
LocationN Line Sec 2-9-1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.77234, -89.17983
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,061 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 11 over C. Orchard Ck-Tr 362 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Ch 11 over C. Orchard Ck-Tr 362 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 11 over C. Orchard Ck-Tr 362 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 11 over C. Orchard Ck-Tr 362?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 11 over C. Orchard Ck-Tr 362?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.