Ch 9 over Little Wabash River
GoodShelby County, Illinois · 0.6 MI S Trowbridge · Structure no. 087338800000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 9 over Little Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 9 over Little Wabash River in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 9 over Little Wabash River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 9 over Little Wabash River 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 2022.
How much traffic does Ch 9 over Little Wabash River carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ch 9 over Little Wabash River?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 9 over Little Wabash River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.