US Bridges

Beason-Chestnut RD over Salt Ck Trib

Fair

Logan County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Chestnut · Structure no. 054390100000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beason-Chestnut RD over Salt Ck Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Beason-Chestnut RD over Salt Ck Trib in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeason-Chestnut RD
CrossesSalt Ck Trib
Location1.5 MI N Chestnut
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.0743, -89.18262
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2024
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic341 by 2046
Trucks23%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Beason-Chestnut RD over Salt Ck Trib built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beason-Chestnut RD over Salt Ck Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does Beason-Chestnut RD over Salt Ck Trib carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Beason-Chestnut RD over Salt Ck Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Beason-Chestnut RD over Salt Ck Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.