US Bridges

New Lake RD over West Frankfort Lake

Good

Franklin County, Illinois · New Lake Road · Structure no. 028338400000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
663 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Lake RD over West Frankfort Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Lake RD over West Frankfort Lake in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 663 ft (202.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNew Lake RD
CrossesWest Frankfort Lake
LocationNew Lake Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.90154, -88.78977
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length663 ft (202.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 New Lake RD over West Frankfort Lake built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Lake RD over West Frankfort 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 2023.

How much traffic does New Lake RD over West Frankfort Lake carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is New Lake RD over West Frankfort Lake?

The structure is 663 ft (202.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns New Lake RD over West Frankfort Lake?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.