US Bridges

Ch 26 (woodford CO over Evergreen Lake Spilw

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 2.5 Mile NW of Hudso · Structure no. 102700000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 26 (woodford CO over Evergreen Lake Spilw is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 26 (woodford CO over Evergreen Lake Spilw in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 26 (woodford CO
CrossesEvergreen Lake Spilw
Location2.5 Mile NW of Hudso
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.65272, -89.04963
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 26 (woodford CO over Evergreen Lake Spilw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 26 (woodford CO over Evergreen Lake Spilw 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 26 (woodford CO over Evergreen Lake Spilw carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ch 26 (woodford CO over Evergreen Lake Spilw?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 26 (woodford CO over Evergreen Lake Spilw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.