US Bridges

Ch 5 (fas 691) over Stockwell Branch

Good

Clark County, Illinois · Martinsville · Structure no. 012314800000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 5 (fas 691) over Stockwell Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 5 (fas 691) over Stockwell Branch in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesCh 5 (fas 691)
CrossesStockwell Branch
LocationMartinsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.33111, -87.88081
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ch 5 (fas 691) over Stockwell Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 5 (fas 691) over Stockwell 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 5 (fas 691) over Stockwell Branch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ch 5 (fas 691) over Stockwell Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 5 (fas 691) over Stockwell Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.