Ch 49 Wieseman Rd. over West Fork Cahokia CR
PoorMadison County, Illinois · 2.6 NW Worden · Structure no. 060323000000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 49 Wieseman Rd. over West Fork Cahokia CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 49 Wieseman Rd. over West Fork Cahokia CR in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2046. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 28 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 49 Wieseman Rd. over West Fork Cahokia CR built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 49 Wieseman Rd. over West Fork Cahokia CR 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 49 Wieseman Rd. over West Fork Cahokia CR carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ch 49 Wieseman Rd. over West Fork Cahokia CR?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 49 Wieseman Rd. over West Fork Cahokia CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.