CH-5 over Wolf Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 2 MI Ese Holland · Structure no. 025321500000000
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-5 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-5 over Wolf Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-5 over Wolf 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CH-5 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is CH-5 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CH-5 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.