US Bridges

Old Charter Oak Ro over Br.Of Big Hollow CR

PoorPosted for load

Peoria County, Illinois · NW CORNE1/422T9NR7E · Structure no. 072500500000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Charter Oak Ro over Br.Of Big Hollow CR is a concrete slab carrying Old Charter Oak Ro over Br.Of Big Hollow CR in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Charter Oak Ro
CrossesBr.Of Big Hollow CR
LocationNW CORNE1/422T9NR7E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.75494, -89.68852
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Charter Oak Ro over Br.Of Big Hollow CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Charter Oak Ro over Br.Of Big Hollow CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Old Charter Oak Ro over Br.Of Big Hollow CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Charter Oak Ro over Br.Of Big Hollow CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Old Charter Oak Ro over Br.Of Big Hollow CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.