Ch 21 Staunton RD over Wendell Br
PoorMadison County, Illinois · 1.3MI N Troy · Structure no. 060319400000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 21 Staunton RD over Wendell Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 21 Staunton RD over Wendell Br in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 21 Staunton RD over Wendell Br built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 21 Staunton RD over Wendell 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 21 Staunton RD over Wendell Br carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ch 21 Staunton RD over Wendell Br?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 21 Staunton RD over Wendell Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.