US Bridges

Ch 11 over Spoon River

Good

Knox County, Illinois · NE-1-T10NR3E · Structure no. 048340200000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 11 over Spoon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 11 over Spoon River in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 11
CrossesSpoon River
LocationNE-1-T10NR3E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.88711, -90.1003
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 11 over Spoon River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 11 over Spoon River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 11 over Spoon River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Ch 11 over Spoon River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 11 over Spoon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.