US Bridges

Ch 18 over Trib to Spoon Riv

Good

Knox County, Illinois · N.CTR-25-T11NR4E · Structure no. 048503200000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 18 over Trib to Spoon Riv is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 18 over Trib to Spoon Riv in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 18
CrossesTrib to Spoon Riv
LocationN.CTR-25-T11NR4E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.91698, -89.99452
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks25%
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 18 over Trib to Spoon Riv built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 18 over Trib to Spoon Riv 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 18 over Trib to Spoon Riv carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ch 18 over Trib to Spoon Riv?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ch 18 over Trib to Spoon Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.