2nd Street over Diehl Creek
PoorPosted for loadChristian County, Illinois · Morrisonville · Structure no. 011600400000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
2nd Street over Diehl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Street over Diehl Creek in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 2nd Street over Diehl Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 2nd Street over Diehl Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does 2nd Street over Diehl Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 2nd Street over Diehl Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns 2nd Street over Diehl Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.