Ch 23 over FAI 72
PoorMorgan County, Illinois · 2.2 MI E Scott CO · Structure no. 069005400000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 298 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 23 over FAI 72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 23 over FAI 72 in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 23 over FAI 72 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 23 over FAI 72 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Ch 23 over FAI 72 carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ch 23 over FAI 72?
The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 23 over FAI 72?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.