US Bridges

CH-2 over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Illinois · 4.5 MI E Helena · Structure no. 051301800000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-2 over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH-2 over Raccoon Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCH-2
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location4.5 MI E Helena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.62719, -87.77949
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 CH-2 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-2 over Raccoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CH-2 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CH-2 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CH-2 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.