CH21/OWL Branch RD over Owl Branch
GoodJersey County, Illinois · .1 MI W FAS 745 · Structure no. 042313400000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH21/OWL Branch RD over Owl Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH21/OWL Branch RD over Owl Branch in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH21/OWL Branch RD over Owl Branch built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH21/OWL Branch RD over Owl Branch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CH21/OWL Branch RD over Owl Branch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is CH21/OWL Branch RD over Owl Branch?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CH21/OWL Branch RD over Owl Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.