Market Street over Unnamed Stream
PoorClosed to trafficHardin County, Illinois · Elizabethtown · Structure no. 035600000000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Market Street over Unnamed Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Market Street over Unnamed Stream in Hardin County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Market Street over Unnamed Stream built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Market Street over Unnamed Stream 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Market Street over Unnamed Stream carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Market Street over Unnamed Stream?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Market Street over Unnamed Stream?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.