Ch 26(CNTRY Club R over Lake Decatur
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N of FAP 320 · Structure no. 058306000000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 775
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 26(CNTRY Club R over Lake Decatur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 26(CNTRY Club R over Lake Decatur in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 26(CNTRY Club R over Lake Decatur built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 26(CNTRY Club R over Lake Decatur 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 26(CNTRY Club R over Lake Decatur carry?
About 775 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ch 26(CNTRY Club R over Lake Decatur?
The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 26(CNTRY Club R over Lake Decatur?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.