Sunset DR over Little Crab Orchard
GoodJackson County, Illinois · Carbondale · Structure no. 039601400000000
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunset DR over Little Crab Orchard is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunset DR over Little Crab Orchard in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunset DR over Little Crab Orchard built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunset DR over Little Crab Orchard 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Sunset DR over Little Crab Orchard carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sunset DR over Little Crab Orchard?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Sunset DR over Little Crab Orchard?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.