Ch 23 over Brushy Creek
FairPerry County, Illinois · NE Cor Sec 3-7-4 · Structure no. 073314700000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 23 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 23 over Brushy Creek in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 23 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 23 over Brushy 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 23 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ch 23 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 23 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.