US Bridges

Ch 18 over Apple CR Trib

Good

Morgan County, Illinois · 2.5 M S Waverly · Structure no. 069325300000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 18 over Apple CR Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 18 over Apple CR Trib in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 18
CrossesApple CR Trib
Location2.5 M S Waverly
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.55078, -89.9793
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 Ch 18 over Apple CR Trib built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 18 over Apple CR Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 18 over Apple CR Trib carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ch 18 over Apple CR Trib?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 18 over Apple CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.