Ch 1 over W Branch North Fork
FairVermilion County, Illinois · 2 MI N of Henning · Structure no. 092346500000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 1 over W Branch North Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 1 over W Branch North Fork in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 W Branch North Fork built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 1 over W Branch North Fork 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 1 over W Branch North Fork carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 1 over W Branch North Fork?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 1 over W Branch North Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.