US Bridges

Ch 19 Poag RD over County Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 1.3 MI SW Poag · Structure no. 060326100000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 19 Poag RD over County Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 19 Poag RD over County Ditch in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCh 19 Poag RD
CrossesCounty Ditch
Location1.3 MI SW Poag
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.78423, -90.05779
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic321 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ch 19 Poag RD over County Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 19 Poag RD over County Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 19 Poag RD over County Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ch 19 Poag RD over County Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 19 Poag RD over County Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.