CH-15 over Branch Raccoon Creek
PoorLawrence County, Illinois · 8 MI W ST Francisvil · Structure no. 051322700000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-15 over Branch Raccoon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CH-15 over Branch Raccoon Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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-15 over Branch Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-15 over Branch Raccoon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does CH-15 over Branch Raccoon Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CH-15 over Branch Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CH-15 over Branch Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.