US Bridges

Ch 11 over Stony Creek

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · In Muncie · Structure no. 092011600000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 11 over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 11 over Stony Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCh 11
CrossesStony Creek
LocationIn Muncie
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.11826, -87.84486
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks13%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 11 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 11 over Stony Creek 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 11 over Stony Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ch 11 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 11 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.