Ch 23 over Spoon Crk.
PoorMorgan County, Illinois · 5 MI W. Woodson · Structure no. 069303000000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 23 over Spoon Crk. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 23 over Spoon Crk. in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 23 over Spoon Crk. built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 23 over Spoon Crk. 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 23 over Spoon Crk. carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ch 23 over Spoon Crk.?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 23 over Spoon Crk.?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.