Ch 19 Extension Il over Willow Branch
PoorMacon County, Illinois · N Edge of Niantic · Structure no. 058322400000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 19 Extension Il over Willow Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 19 Extension Il over Willow Branch in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 19 Extension Il over Willow Branch built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 19 Extension Il over Willow Branch 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 19 Extension Il over Willow Branch carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ch 19 Extension Il over Willow Branch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 19 Extension Il over Willow Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.