US Bridges

CH-27 over Trib Schnieder Br

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 2 MI NE Kinmundy · Structure no. 061325000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-27 over Trib Schnieder Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-27 over Trib Schnieder Br in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCH-27
CrossesTrib Schnieder Br
Location2 MI NE Kinmundy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.79679, -88.8079
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks16%
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-27 over Trib Schnieder Br built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-27 over Trib Schnieder 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CH-27 over Trib Schnieder Br carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CH-27 over Trib Schnieder Br?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CH-27 over Trib Schnieder Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.