US Bridges

FAU-8591 (CH-11 over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Marion County, Illinois · 1 MI E Central City · Structure no. 061323800000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-8591 (CH-11 over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU-8591 (CH-11 over Raccoon Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2046. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU-8591 (CH-11
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location1 MI E Central City
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.54767, -89.11155
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2022)
Projected traffic2,980 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FAU-8591 (CH-11 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU-8591 (CH-11 over Raccoon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAU-8591 (CH-11 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU-8591 (CH-11 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU-8591 (CH-11 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.