US Bridges

Poag Rd. CH69 over Dellaplain Br.

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 1.1 Mi. W. 157 · Structure no. 060331700000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poag Rd. CH69 over Dellaplain Br. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Poag Rd. CH69 over Dellaplain Br. in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,387 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPoag Rd. CH69
CrossesDellaplain Br.
Location1.1 Mi. W. 157
Coordinates38.81269, -89.98638
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2024)
Projected traffic4,387 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 Poag Rd. CH69 over Dellaplain Br. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poag Rd. CH69 over Dellaplain Br. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Poag Rd. CH69 over Dellaplain Br. carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Poag Rd. CH69 over Dellaplain Br.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Poag Rd. CH69 over Dellaplain Br.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.