Ch 43E (ch 24) over Prairie Ck
PoorLogan County, Illinois · 5 MI S San Jose · Structure no. 054304600000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 43E (ch 24) over Prairie Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 43E (ch 24) over Prairie Ck in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 43E (ch 24) over Prairie Ck built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 43E (ch 24) over Prairie Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 43E (ch 24) over Prairie Ck carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ch 43E (ch 24) over Prairie Ck?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 43E (ch 24) over Prairie Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.