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Maple ST/CH23 over Askew Creek

Good

Jersey County, Illinois · Flsah .02MI E Millst · Structure no. 042600200000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple ST/CH23 over Askew Creek is a steel culvert carrying Maple ST/CH23 over Askew Creek in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple ST/CH23
CrossesAskew Creek
LocationFlsah .02MI E Millst
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJersey County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.95454, -90.36043
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2022)
Projected traffic556 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Maple ST/CH23 over Askew Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple ST/CH23 over Askew Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Maple ST/CH23 over Askew Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Maple ST/CH23 over Askew Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Maple ST/CH23 over Askew Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.