US Bridges

CH-20 over Davidson Creek

Fair

Marion County, Illinois · 1 MI W Tonti · Structure no. 061317900000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-20 over Davidson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CH-20 over Davidson Creek in Marion 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCH-20
CrossesDavidson Creek
Location1 MI W Tonti
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.66345, -88.99985
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-20 over Davidson Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-20 over Davidson Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CH-20 over Davidson Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CH-20 over Davidson Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CH-20 over Davidson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.