Ch 5 over Mill Creek
GoodClark County, Illinois · 1.4 MI E West Union · Structure no. 012332500000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 5 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 5 over Mill Creek in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 5 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 5 over Mill 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 5 over Mill Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 5 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 5 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.