US Bridges

2nd ST over Trib Bear Creek

Good

Macoupin County, Illinois · City of Gillespie · Structure no. 059630200000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd ST over Trib Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 2nd ST over Trib Bear Creek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries2nd ST
CrossesTrib Bear Creek
LocationCity of Gillespie
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.12291, -89.81005
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2021)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 2nd ST over Trib Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd ST over Trib Bear 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd ST over Trib Bear Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 2nd ST over Trib Bear Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd ST over Trib Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.