US Bridges

E Ina RD over Gun Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · 1 MI E Spring Garden · Structure no. 041374300000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Ina RD over Gun Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Ina RD over Gun Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesE Ina RD
CrossesGun Creek
Location1 MI E Spring Garden
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.14869, -88.84528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E Ina RD over Gun Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Ina RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does E Ina RD over Gun Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is E Ina RD over Gun Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E Ina RD over Gun Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.