CH-31 over Branch Skillet Fork
GoodMarion County, Illinois · 6 MI E Kinmundy · Structure no. 061501800000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-31 over Branch Skillet Fork is a concrete culvert carrying CH-31 over Branch Skillet Fork in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-31 over Branch Skillet Fork built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-31 over Branch Skillet Fork 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CH-31 over Branch Skillet Fork carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is CH-31 over Branch Skillet Fork?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CH-31 over Branch Skillet Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.