US Bridges

Ch 23 over Little Saline River

Fair

Saline County, Illinois · 4.8 MI E of US 45 · Structure no. 083301600000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 23 over Little Saline River is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 23 over Little Saline River in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 23
CrossesLittle Saline River
Location4.8 MI E of US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.61038, -88.62984
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Little Saline River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 23 over Little Saline River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 23 over Little Saline River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ch 23 over Little Saline River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 23 over Little Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.