US Bridges

Reddish Ford/Ch 10 over Boyer Creek

Good

Jersey County, Illinois · 4.1 MI N Ill 16 · Structure no. 042401500000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reddish Ford/Ch 10 over Boyer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reddish Ford/Ch 10 over Boyer Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesReddish Ford/Ch 10
CrossesBoyer Creek
Location4.1 MI N Ill 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.15115, -90.45067
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 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 traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Reddish Ford/Ch 10 over Boyer Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reddish Ford/Ch 10 over Boyer 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 Reddish Ford/Ch 10 over Boyer Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Reddish Ford/Ch 10 over Boyer Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Reddish Ford/Ch 10 over Boyer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.