US Bridges

Park ST in Hardin over Geske Hollow Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Illinois · S of Joe Page Bridge · Structure no. 007002600000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park ST in Hardin over Geske Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park ST in Hardin over Geske Hollow Creek in Calhoun County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,939 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesPark ST in Hardin
CrossesGeske Hollow Creek
LocationS of Joe Page Bridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.15836, -90.61732
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2022)
Projected traffic3,939 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Park ST in Hardin over Geske Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park ST in Hardin over Geske Hollow Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Park ST in Hardin over Geske Hollow Creek carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Park ST in Hardin over Geske Hollow Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Park ST in Hardin over Geske Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.