US Bridges

Witt West over Middle Fk Shoal CR

Fair

Montgomery County, Illinois · 5.8 MI W Witt · Structure no. 068302900000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Witt West over Middle Fk Shoal CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Witt West over Middle Fk Shoal CR in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWitt West
CrossesMiddle Fk Shoal CR
Location5.8 MI W Witt
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.26116, -89.45313
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks18%
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 Witt West over Middle Fk Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Witt West over Middle Fk Shoal CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Witt West over Middle Fk Shoal CR carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Witt West over Middle Fk Shoal CR?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Witt West over Middle Fk Shoal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.