Ch 5 over Goose Creek
FairHenry County, Illinois · 3 Mi. N. of Galva · Structure no. 037326500000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 5 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 5 over Goose Creek in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 5 over Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 5 over Goose Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 5 over Goose Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ch 5 over Goose Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 5 over Goose Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.