US Bridges

Mss 5090A over Seminary Ck

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Illinois · In Whitehall · Structure no. 031306900000000

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mss 5090A over Seminary Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mss 5090A over Seminary Ck in Greene County, Illinois. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 124 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesMss 5090A
CrossesSeminary Ck
LocationIn Whitehall
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.43277, -90.41549
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 Mss 5090A over Seminary Ck built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Mss 5090A over Seminary Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Mss 5090A over Seminary Ck carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mss 5090A over Seminary Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mss 5090A over Seminary Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.