US Bridges

Cs 1000 (benton) over Trib to Sugar Creek

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · N West City · Structure no. 028324900000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cs 1000 (benton) over Trib to Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cs 1000 (benton) over Trib to Sugar Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCs 1000 (benton)
CrossesTrib to Sugar Creek
LocationN West City
Coordinates38.01598, -88.93203
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2024)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Cs 1000 (benton) over Trib to Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Cs 1000 (benton) over Trib to Sugar 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cs 1000 (benton) over Trib to Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cs 1000 (benton) over Trib to Sugar Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cs 1000 (benton) over Trib to Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.