CH61/AIRPORT Road over Piasa Creek
PoorMadison County, Illinois · 1.1MI S Jersey CO LN · Structure no. 060301000000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 185 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH61/AIRPORT Road over Piasa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH61/AIRPORT Road over Piasa Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2046. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH61/AIRPORT Road over Piasa Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is CH61/AIRPORT Road over Piasa Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does CH61/AIRPORT Road over Piasa Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is CH61/AIRPORT Road over Piasa Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CH61/AIRPORT Road over Piasa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.