Ch 23 over I-70
FairClark County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W Martinsvill · Structure no. 012004000000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 23 over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 23 over I-70 in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 23 over I-70 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 23 over I-70 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 23 over I-70 carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 23 over I-70?
The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 23 over I-70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.