US Bridges

Ill 23 over Baker Run

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 4.38 MI N of I-55 · Structure no. 053201200000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 23 over Baker Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 23 over Baker Run in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 23
CrossesBaker Run
Location4.38 MI N of I-55
RouteState Highway 23
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.98187, -88.64379
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,677 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 Baker Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 23 over Baker Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 23 over Baker Run carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ill 23 over Baker Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Ill 23 over Baker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.