US Bridges

Westfield RD(MS320 over Polecat Creek

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · SE Edge Ashmore · Structure no. 015322000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westfield RD(MS320 over Polecat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westfield RD(MS320 over Polecat Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWestfield RD(MS320
CrossesPolecat Creek
LocationSE Edge Ashmore
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.5221, -88.01637
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 Westfield RD(MS320 over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westfield RD(MS320 over Polecat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Westfield RD(MS320 over Polecat Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Westfield RD(MS320 over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Westfield RD(MS320 over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.