CH-5 over Gun Creek
GoodJefferson County, Illinois · 4 MI E Ina · Structure no. 041502600000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-5 over Gun Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CH-5 over Gun Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 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 1995, making it 30 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 May 2021.
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 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CH-5 over Gun Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.