US Bridges

Ch 29 over Trib to Littlers Crk

Good

Knox County, Illinois · NW-36-T9NR2E · Structure no. 048304100000000

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 29 over Trib to Littlers Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 29 over Trib to Littlers Crk in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 104 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCh 29
CrossesTrib to Littlers Crk
LocationNW-36-T9NR2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.72101, -90.23264
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks22%
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 Ch 29 over Trib to Littlers Crk built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Ch 29 over Trib to Littlers Crk 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 2025.

How much traffic does Ch 29 over Trib to Littlers Crk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Ch 29 over Trib to Littlers Crk?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 29 over Trib to Littlers Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.