US Bridges

Ill 14 over Stream E of Benton

Fair

Franklin County, Illinois · 5 MI E of Benton · Structure no. 028002600000000

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 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 tee beam carrying Ill 14 over Stream E of Benton in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 102 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 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 40 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
Location5 MI E of Benton
RouteState Highway 14
CountyFranklin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.04087, -88.82555
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 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 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

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 October 2023.

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 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 14 over Stream E of Benton?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.