US Bridges

Ch 53 E over Trib to Lake Fork

Good

Logan County, Illinois · 2 M E Broadwell · Structure no. 054392100000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 53 E over Trib to Lake Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 53 E over Trib to Lake Fork in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCh 53 E
CrossesTrib to Lake Fork
Location2 M E Broadwell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.05596, -89.40982
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2016)
Projected traffic315 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ch 53 E over Trib to Lake Fork built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 53 E over Trib to Lake Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 53 E over Trib to Lake Fork carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ch 53 E over Trib to Lake Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ch 53 E over Trib to Lake Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.