Cs 0720 over Benton Lake
GoodFranklin County, Illinois · 0.1 MI E of Il 37 · Structure no. 028305700000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cs 0720 over Benton Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cs 0720 over Benton Lake in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 125 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cs 0720 over Benton Lake built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Cs 0720 over Benton Lake 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 Cs 0720 over Benton Lake carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Cs 0720 over Benton Lake?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Cs 0720 over Benton Lake?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.