US Bridges

CH-55 (woodburn RD over Br E Frk Wood River

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 2.0 MI NE Fosterburg · Structure no. 060336300000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
925
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-55 (woodburn RD over Br E Frk Wood River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-55 (woodburn RD over Br E Frk Wood River in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2046. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCH-55 (woodburn RD
CrossesBr E Frk Wood River
Location2.0 MI NE Fosterburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.9907, -90.06004
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2021)
Projected traffic990 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-55 (woodburn RD over Br E Frk Wood River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-55 (woodburn RD over Br E Frk Wood River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CH-55 (woodburn RD over Br E Frk Wood River carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CH-55 (woodburn RD over Br E Frk Wood River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CH-55 (woodburn RD over Br E Frk Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.