Ch 1 over Long Branch
GoodSaline County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S County Line · Structure no. 083318400000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 1 over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 1 over Long Branch in Saline 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 1 over Long Branch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 1 over Long Branch 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 October 2021.
How much traffic does Ch 1 over Long Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Ch 1 over Long Branch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 1 over Long Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.