US Bridges

Ch 61 Airport RD over Trib Little Piasa

Good

Madison County, Illinois · .04MI S Jersey CO · Structure no. 060335000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 61 Airport RD over Trib Little Piasa is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 61 Airport RD over Trib Little Piasa in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCh 61 Airport RD
CrossesTrib Little Piasa
Location.04MI S Jersey CO
Coordinates38.99919, -90.27201
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic134 by 2046
Trucks6%
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

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 61 Airport RD over Trib Little Piasa built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 61 Airport RD over Trib Little Piasa 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ch 61 Airport RD over Trib Little Piasa carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ch 61 Airport RD over Trib Little Piasa?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m).

Who owns Ch 61 Airport RD over Trib Little Piasa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.