US Bridges

Ch 10 over Spoon River

Fair

Stark County, Illinois · CTR-14-T12NR6E · Structure no. 088331000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 10 over Spoon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 10 over Spoon River in Stark County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCh 10
CrossesSpoon River
LocationCTR-14-T12NR6E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.02703, -89.78274
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Ch 10 over Spoon River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 10 over Spoon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 10 over Spoon River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Ch 10 over Spoon River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 10 over Spoon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.