Ch 8 over E Fork Lamoine River
FairMcDonough County, Illinois · 1 MI N Colchester · Structure no. 055002100000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 8 over E Fork Lamoine River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 8 over E Fork Lamoine River in McDonough County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 8 over E Fork Lamoine River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 8 over E Fork Lamoine River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 8 over E Fork Lamoine River carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ch 8 over E Fork Lamoine River?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 8 over E Fork Lamoine River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.