CH-5 over Gun Creek
GoodJefferson County, Illinois · 2 MI E Spring Garden · Structure no. 041364800000000
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-5 over Gun Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH-5 over Gun Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-5 over Gun Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-5 over Gun Creek 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 CH-5 over Gun Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is CH-5 over Gun Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CH-5 over Gun Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.