US Bridges

Ch 11 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Illinois · 6 MI SW Bridgeport · Structure no. 051330200000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 11 over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 11 over Raccoon Creek in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 11
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location6 MI SW Bridgeport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.64542, -87.80684
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 11 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 11 over Raccoon Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ch 11 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ch 11 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 11 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.