Ch 5 over Mill Creek
FairAdams County, Illinois · 4 MI East of Qcy · Structure no. 001330000000000
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 193 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 5 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 5 over Mill Creek in Adams County, Illinois. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 120 years old, older 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 5 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Ch 5 over Mill 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 5 over Mill Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ch 5 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 5 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.