US Bridges

Ch 9 over Madden Creek

Fair

Piatt County, Illinois · 2.0 MI E Galesville · Structure no. 074007300000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 9 over Madden Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 9 over Madden Creek in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 9
CrossesMadden Creek
Location2.0 MI E Galesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPiatt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.15629, -88.52308
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$137,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 9 over Madden Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 9 over Madden Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ch 9 over Madden Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Ch 9 over Madden Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 9 over Madden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.