US Bridges

Ch 9 over Stringtown Branch

Good

Moultrie County, Illinois · 2.3 MI S Lake City · Structure no. 070303200000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 9 over Stringtown Branch is a concrete frame carrying Ch 9 over Stringtown Branch in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 9
CrossesStringtown Branch
Location2.3 MI S Lake City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.74422, -88.71965
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic53 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 Ch 9 over Stringtown Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 9 over Stringtown Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 9 over Stringtown Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ch 9 over Stringtown Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Ch 9 over Stringtown Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.