US Bridges

Ch 41 over Robinson Creek

Good

Shelby County, Illinois · 0.6 MI S Westervelt · Structure no. 087359700000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 41 over Robinson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 41 over Robinson Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCh 41
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location0.6 MI S Westervelt
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.46891, -88.85917
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 41 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 41 over Robinson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 41 over Robinson Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ch 41 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 41 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.