Ch 4 over Trib to Rector Creek
PoorSaline County, Illinois · 2 MI N of Raleigh · Structure no. 083316300000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 4 over Trib to Rector Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 4 over Trib to Rector Creek in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 4 over Trib to Rector Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 4 over Trib to Rector Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 4 over Trib to Rector Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ch 4 over Trib to Rector Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 4 over Trib to Rector Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.