US Bridges

Ch 23 over Brushy Fork CR

Good

Morgan County, Illinois · 3 M Wnw Woodson · Structure no. 069326900000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 23 over Brushy Fork CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 23 over Brushy Fork CR in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCh 23
CrossesBrushy Fork CR
Location3 M Wnw Woodson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.63831, -90.31942
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 23 over Brushy Fork CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 23 over Brushy Fork 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 23 over Brushy Fork CR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Ch 23 over Brushy Fork CR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 23 over Brushy Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.