US Bridges

Ch 24 over Saline Branch Drain

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N of Mayview · Structure no. 010015200000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 24 over Saline Branch Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 24 over Saline Branch Drain in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 24
CrossesSaline Branch Drain
Location1.5 MI N of Mayview
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.13351, -88.1049
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2021)
Projected traffic581 by 2046
Trucks16%
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 Ch 24 over Saline Branch Drain built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 24 over Saline Branch Drain 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 24 over Saline Branch Drain carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ch 24 over Saline Branch Drain?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 24 over Saline Branch Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.