US Bridges

Ch 9 over S Branch Brouilletts

FairPosted for load

Edgar County, Illinois · 2.25 MI S of US 36 · Structure no. 023323000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 9 over S Branch Brouilletts is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ch 9 over S Branch Brouilletts in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 9
CrossesS Branch Brouilletts
Location2.25 MI S of US 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.75987, -87.72719
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 9 over S Branch Brouilletts built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 9 over S Branch Brouilletts 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 9 over S Branch Brouilletts carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ch 9 over S Branch Brouilletts?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 9 over S Branch Brouilletts?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.