US Bridges

Ch 23 Quercus Grov over Cahokia Creek

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 1.5M N of Carpenter · Structure no. 060323900000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
346 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 23 Quercus Grov over Cahokia Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 23 Quercus Grov over Cahokia Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2046. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCh 23 Quercus Grov
CrossesCahokia Creek
Location1.5M N of Carpenter
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.91234, -89.90206
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic107 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 23 Quercus Grov over Cahokia Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 23 Quercus Grov over Cahokia Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 23 Quercus Grov over Cahokia Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ch 23 Quercus Grov over Cahokia Creek?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 23 Quercus Grov over Cahokia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.