CH-11 over Branch Raccoon Creek
FairLawrence County, Illinois · 5 MI SW Bridgeport · Structure no. 051302400000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-11 over Branch Raccoon Creek is a concrete slab carrying CH-11 over Branch Raccoon Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Branch Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-11 over Branch 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 Branch Raccoon Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CH-11 over Branch Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CH-11 over Branch Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.