US Bridges

Ch 10 over Branch Pike CR

Good

Menard County, Illinois · 7 MI SE Greenview · Structure no. 065311200000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 10 over Branch Pike CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 10 over Branch Pike CR in Menard County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCh 10
CrossesBranch Pike CR
Location7 MI SE Greenview
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.06528, -89.60753
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 10 over Branch Pike CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 10 over Branch Pike CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 10 over Branch Pike CR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 10 over Branch Pike CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 10 over Branch Pike CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.