US Bridges

Ch 10 over Blue Ridge Creek

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · 4.5 MI NW Mansfield · Structure no. 074326000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 10 over Blue Ridge Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 10 over Blue Ridge Creek in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCh 10
CrossesBlue Ridge Creek
Location4.5 MI NW Mansfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.26704, -88.58061
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks20%
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

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 10 over Blue Ridge Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 10 over Blue Ridge Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ch 10 over Blue Ridge Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ch 10 over Blue Ridge Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 10 over Blue Ridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.