US Bridges

CH-19 over Brubaker Creek

Good

Marion County, Illinois · 2 MI SE Salem · Structure no. 061326000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-19 over Brubaker Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-19 over Brubaker Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCH-19
CrossesBrubaker Creek
Location2 MI SE Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.61123, -88.90156
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2022)
Projected traffic530 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-19 over Brubaker Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-19 over Brubaker Creek 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does CH-19 over Brubaker Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CH-19 over Brubaker Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CH-19 over Brubaker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.