Ch 18 over Gum Branch
GoodWayne County, Illinois · 0.3 MI W Sam Dale Lk · Structure no. 096341600000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 18 over Gum Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 18 over Gum Branch in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 18 over Gum Branch built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 18 over Gum 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 18 over Gum Branch carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ch 18 over Gum Branch?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 18 over Gum Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.