US Bridges

Buckhart Blktop/Ma over Black Branch CR

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · Rochester · Structure no. 084801000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckhart Blktop/Ma over Black Branch CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Buckhart Blktop/Ma over Black Branch CR in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long.

CarriesBuckhart Blktop/Ma
CrossesBlack Branch CR
LocationRochester
Coordinates39.7496, -89.53269
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,677 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Buckhart Blktop/Ma over Black Branch CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckhart Blktop/Ma over Black Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Buckhart Blktop/Ma over Black Branch CR carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Buckhart Blktop/Ma over Black Branch CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Buckhart Blktop/Ma over Black Branch CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.