CH-11 over Raccoon Creek
FairLawrence County, Illinois · 5.5 MI SW Bridgeport · Structure no. 051302300000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-11 over Raccoon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CH-11 over Raccoon Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-11 over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-11 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-11 over Raccoon Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CH-11 over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CH-11 over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.