US Bridges

Grange Hall Rd/Ch over Piasa Creek

Good

Jersey County, Illinois · 0.7 MI S Ill 16 · Structure no. 042401200000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grange Hall Rd/Ch over Piasa Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Grange Hall Rd/Ch over Piasa Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGrange Hall Rd/Ch
CrossesPiasa Creek
Location0.7 MI S Ill 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.10568, -90.20676
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Grange Hall Rd/Ch over Piasa Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grange Hall Rd/Ch over Piasa 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Grange Hall Rd/Ch over Piasa Creek carry?

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

How long is Grange Hall Rd/Ch over Piasa Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Grange Hall Rd/Ch over Piasa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.