US Bridges

FAS 339(CH 23) over Wildcat Slough

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 1.25 MI NE of Dewey · Structure no. 010026100000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 339(CH 23) over Wildcat Slough is a concrete slab carrying FAS 339(CH 23) over Wildcat Slough in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 339(CH 23)
CrossesWildcat Slough
Location1.25 MI NE of Dewey
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.32927, -88.2711
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 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 Wildcat Slough built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 339(CH 23) over Wildcat Slough 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 May 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.