US Bridges

Cty HWY 8 (CH-C61) over Senachwin Creek

Good

Marshall County, Illinois · T13N-R9E-4PM Sec 31 · Structure no. 062313200000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty HWY 8 (CH-C61) over Senachwin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cty HWY 8 (CH-C61) over Senachwin Creek in Marshall County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 64% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCty HWY 8 (CH-C61)
CrossesSenachwin Creek
LocationT13N-R9E-4PM Sec 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.07524, -89.52001
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks64%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cty HWY 8 (CH-C61) over Senachwin Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty HWY 8 (CH-C61) over Senachwin Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cty HWY 8 (CH-C61) over Senachwin Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 64% are trucks.

How long is Cty HWY 8 (CH-C61) over Senachwin Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cty HWY 8 (CH-C61) over Senachwin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.