CH-15 Indian Head over Red Oak Ditch
PoorLee County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N Bureau CO · Structure no. 052332900000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-15 Indian Head over Red Oak Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH-15 Indian Head over Red Oak Ditch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 69 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-15 Indian Head over Red Oak Ditch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is CH-15 Indian Head over Red Oak Ditch 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 2025.
How much traffic does CH-15 Indian Head over Red Oak Ditch carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is CH-15 Indian Head over Red Oak Ditch?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CH-15 Indian Head over Red Oak Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.