Ch 23 over Trib Macoupin Creek
FairMontgomery County, Illinois · 4 MI SW Waggoner · Structure no. 068327200000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 23 over Trib Macoupin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 23 over Trib Macoupin Creek in Montgomery County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 23 over Trib Macoupin Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 23 over Trib Macoupin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 23 over Trib Macoupin Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Ch 23 over Trib Macoupin Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 23 over Trib Macoupin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.