US Bridges

Ill 14 over Stream E of Benton

Fair

Franklin County, Illinois · 4.1 MI E Benton · Structure no. 028002500000000

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 14 over Stream E of Benton is a concrete slab carrying Ill 14 over Stream E of Benton in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 14
CrossesStream E of Benton
Location4.1 MI E Benton
RouteState Highway 14
CountyFranklin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.03508, -88.83959
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 14 over Stream E of Benton built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 14 over Stream E of Benton 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 14 over Stream E of Benton carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ill 14 over Stream E of Benton?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 14 over Stream E of Benton?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.