US Bridges

Ch 31 Ellis RD over Buckeye Br

Poor

Madison County, Illinois · 3.8MI E ST Jacob · Structure no. 060319100000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 31 Ellis RD over Buckeye Br is a steel culvert carrying Ch 31 Ellis RD over Buckeye Br in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,284 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 31 Ellis RD
CrossesBuckeye Br
Location3.8MI E ST Jacob
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.71342, -89.69321
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic1,284 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 31 Ellis RD over Buckeye Br built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 31 Ellis RD over Buckeye Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 31 Ellis RD over Buckeye Br carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ch 31 Ellis RD over Buckeye Br?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Ch 31 Ellis RD over Buckeye Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.