CH26 Orient RD over Middle Fork Ck
GoodFranklin County, Illinois · Orient Road · Structure no. 028302000000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 326 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH26 Orient RD over Middle Fork Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH26 Orient RD over Middle Fork Ck in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH26 Orient RD over Middle Fork Ck built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH26 Orient RD over Middle Fork Ck 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does CH26 Orient RD over Middle Fork Ck carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CH26 Orient RD over Middle Fork Ck?
The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CH26 Orient RD over Middle Fork Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.