US Bridges

CH11 Pump Factory over Five Mile Branch Tri

Fair

Lee County, Illinois · 1.8 MI S of US 30 · Structure no. 052359200000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH11 Pump Factory over Five Mile Branch Tri is a concrete slab carrying CH11 Pump Factory over Five Mile Branch Tri in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCH11 Pump Factory
CrossesFive Mile Branch Tri
Location1.8 MI S of US 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.73058, -89.49628
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 CH11 Pump Factory over Five Mile Branch Tri built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH11 Pump Factory over Five Mile Branch Tri 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 2025.

How much traffic does CH11 Pump Factory over Five Mile Branch Tri carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is CH11 Pump Factory over Five Mile Branch Tri?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CH11 Pump Factory over Five Mile Branch Tri?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.