US Bridges

Ch 14 over Lake Lou Yaeger Spwy

Fair

Montgomery County, Illinois · 2 MI NE Litchfield · Structure no. 068600200000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 14 over Lake Lou Yaeger Spwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 14 over Lake Lou Yaeger Spwy in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 14
CrossesLake Lou Yaeger Spwy
Location2 MI NE Litchfield
CountyMontgomery County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.18742, -89.60442
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 14 over Lake Lou Yaeger Spwy built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 14 over Lake Lou Yaeger Spwy 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 14 over Lake Lou Yaeger Spwy carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ch 14 over Lake Lou Yaeger Spwy?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 14 over Lake Lou Yaeger Spwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.