US Bridges

Ill 23 over Long Point CR

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 3.46 MI S of Ill 17 · Structure no. 053015400000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 23 over Long Point CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 23 over Long Point CR in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, 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 6 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2046. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 23
CrossesLong Point CR
Location3.46 MI S of Ill 17
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates41.01248, -88.83408
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 23 over Long Point CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 23 over Long Point 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 Long Point CR carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ill 23 over Long Point CR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 23 over Long Point CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.