Ch 18(SCHOOL Rd) over Friends Creek
PoorMacon County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Argenta · Structure no. 058323800000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 18(SCHOOL Rd) over Friends Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 18(SCHOOL Rd) over Friends Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 18(SCHOOL Rd) over Friends Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 18(SCHOOL Rd) over Friends Creek 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 18(SCHOOL Rd) over Friends Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 18(SCHOOL Rd) over Friends Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 18(SCHOOL Rd) over Friends Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.