US Bridges

Ch 14 Possum Hill over Cahokia Ck

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 2.0 MI W Worden · Structure no. 060335100000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 14 Possum Hill over Cahokia Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 14 Possum Hill over Cahokia Ck 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2046. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCh 14 Possum Hill
CrossesCahokia Ck
Location2.0 MI W Worden
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.92617, -89.88131
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic321 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 14 Possum Hill over Cahokia Ck built?

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

What condition is Ch 14 Possum Hill over Cahokia Ck 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 2025.

How much traffic does Ch 14 Possum Hill over Cahokia Ck carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ch 14 Possum Hill over Cahokia Ck?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 14 Possum Hill over Cahokia Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.