US Bridges

Chatham Road over Jacksonville Br

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Sangamon County, Illinois · .25 MI N of Wabash · Structure no. 084601900000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2020
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chatham Road over Jacksonville Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chatham Road over Jacksonville Br in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,988 by 2046. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChatham Road
CrossesJacksonville Br
Location.25 MI N of Wabash
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.7683, -89.68691
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2022)
Projected traffic18,988 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Chatham Road over Jacksonville Br built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chatham Road over Jacksonville Br 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 March 2020.

How much traffic does Chatham Road over Jacksonville Br carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chatham Road over Jacksonville Br?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Chatham Road over Jacksonville Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.