Ch 40 over Richland Creek
PoorShelby County, Illinois · 3.0 SE of Cowden · Structure no. 087304100000000
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 40 over Richland Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Ch 40 over Richland Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 40 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 40 over Richland 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 40 over Richland Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ch 40 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 40 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.