US Bridges

Ch 23 over Green Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Illinois · 2.0 MI NW of Sigel · Structure no. 087353400000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 23 over Green Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 23 over Green Creek in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCh 23
CrossesGreen Creek
Location2.0 MI NW of Sigel
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.22959, -88.5318
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Green Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 23 over Green 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 23 over Green Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ch 23 over Green Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 23 over Green Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.