US Bridges

Ch 14A over N Fork Old Channel

Good

Jasper County, Illinois · 3.6 MI E Hunt City · Structure no. 040326400000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 14A over N Fork Old Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 14A over N Fork Old Channel in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCh 14A
CrossesN Fork Old Channel
Location3.6 MI E Hunt City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.04991, -87.9551
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic128 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 14A over N Fork Old Channel built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 14A over N Fork Old Channel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 14A over N Fork Old Channel carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ch 14A over N Fork Old Channel?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 14A over N Fork Old Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.