US Bridges

FAS 339(CH 23) over Hillsbury Slough

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Ford CO Lin · Structure no. 010006800000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 339(CH 23) over Hillsbury Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 339(CH 23) over Hillsbury Slough in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 93 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 339(CH 23)
CrossesHillsbury Slough
Location1.5 MI S Ford CO Lin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.3756, -88.27149
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FAS 339(CH 23) over Hillsbury Slough built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FAS 339(CH 23) over Hillsbury Slough 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 339(CH 23) over Hillsbury Slough carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 339(CH 23) over Hillsbury Slough?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 339(CH 23) over Hillsbury Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.