US Bridges

CH-20 over N End Salem RESERV0I

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Salem · Structure no. 061501000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-20 over N End Salem RESERV0I is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CH-20 over N End Salem RESERV0I in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 833 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCH-20
CrossesN End Salem RESERV0I
Location1.5 MI N Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.66391, -88.94952
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic833 by 2046
Trucks13%
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-20 over N End Salem RESERV0I built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-20 over N End Salem RESERV0I 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 2024.

How much traffic does CH-20 over N End Salem RESERV0I carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CH-20 over N End Salem RESERV0I?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CH-20 over N End Salem RESERV0I?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.