US Bridges

Ch 32 over Saline River

Good

Saline County, Illinois · 3 MI S of Ill 13 · Structure no. 083313200000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 32 over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 32 over Saline River in Saline 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCh 32
CrossesSaline River
Location3 MI S of Ill 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.70259, -88.41903
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 32 over Saline River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 32 over Saline River 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 32 over Saline River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ch 32 over Saline River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 32 over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.