Ch 8 over Lake Taylorville

Fair Condition24 years old300 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyChristian
Location3 Mi W Owaneco
CarriesCh 8
CrossesLake Taylorville
Coordinates39.48006, -89.25964

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length242.5 ft (73.9 m)
Max Span59.1 ft (18 m)
Deck Width29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area672.5 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built2002

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic300 (2021)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number011339300000000

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