CH-8 over Trib Big Mound Drain
GoodWayne County, Illinois · 4 MI SE Fairfield · Structure no. 096336500000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-8 over Trib Big Mound Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-8 over Trib Big Mound Drain in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-8 over Trib Big Mound Drain built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-8 over Trib Big Mound Drain 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CH-8 over Trib Big Mound Drain carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is CH-8 over Trib Big Mound Drain?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CH-8 over Trib Big Mound Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.