US Bridges

Jefferson ST over Stockwell Branch

Poor

Clark County, Illinois · S Edge Martinsville · Structure no. 012322900000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson ST over Stockwell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson ST over Stockwell Branch in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 4 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.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJefferson ST
CrossesStockwell Branch
LocationS Edge Martinsville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.33071, -87.8813
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Jefferson ST over Stockwell Branch built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson ST over Stockwell Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson ST over Stockwell Branch carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson ST over Stockwell Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson ST over Stockwell Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.