Ill 23 over Prairie CR
FairLivingston County, Illinois · 1.05 MI S of Ill 17 · Structure no. 053015300000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 23 over Prairie CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 23 over Prairie CR in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2046. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 23 over Prairie CR built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Ill 23 over Prairie CR 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 23 over Prairie CR carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ill 23 over Prairie CR?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 23 over Prairie CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.